European shares rise despite French unrest
European shares edged higher on Wednesday as strong corporate earnings offset investor concerns about violent unrest in France. While luxury stocks gained, companies like Carrefour fell following lower earnings forecasts.
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European stocks rose 0.24% to 640.20 points during Wednesday morning trading, lifted by corporate earnings. The gains came even as political unrest weighed on investor sentiment in the euro zone.
