European Stocks Surge on Positive Fed Outlook and Strong Earnings
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European markets opened higher as investors reacted positively to the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. The Stoxx 600 climbed 1.3% with tech and mining stocks leading gains. Novo Nordisk reported record profits and sales for Q3, but supply restrictions for its weight loss drug Wegovy will continue. Shell posted a $6.2 billion profit for Q3 and announced a $3.5 billion share buyback. Corporate earnings and the Bank of England's monetary policy decision also influenced market sentiment.
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- European shares gain on bets of Fed rate-hiking cycle end Reuters
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