European Stocks Rise as Automaker, Luxury Shares Climb on China

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European equities climbed at the open as a rebound in China manufacturing index buoyed automaker and luxury shares.

The Stoxx Europe 600 Index added 0.5 percent after gaining 3.9 percent in February. Kering rose as much as 4.3 percent and LVMH increased 1.9 percent.