- With forecast-beating earnings underpinning market sentiment, European stocks advanced slightly after a three-day gain, heading for their biggest monthly jump since February.
- Among the European notables this morning: Airbus (OTCPK:EADSY) +3.5% despite a new A400M charge; BNP Paribas (OTCPK:BNPZY) +3% after beating expectations; CaixaBank (OTCPK:CAIXY) -1.8% after cutting guidance; Lloyds (NYSE:LYG) is little changed; ArcelorMittal (NYSE:MT) +1.8% on keeping forecasts; Carrefour (OTCPK:CRRFY) edged higher after a profit rise; BG Group (OTCQX:BRGYY) up slightly despite a 65% slump in net income.
- Europe: FTSE 100 flat; DAX +0.1%; CAC 40 +0.4%; Euro Stoxx 50 +0.1%.