European Stocks Rise as Focus Remains on Earnings, Fed Outlook
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European shares climbed for a third day, with attention mostly on earnings and less hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials.
The Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.5% by the close in London. Nearly all sectors advanced, led by chemicals stocks, while retail and energy underperformed. Atos SE surged after Bloomerg reported defense company Thales SA is discussing teaming up with private equity on a potential takeover.