European stocks rise as Unilever jumps 8.0% and lifts STOXX Europe 600 by 0.35%
Major European benchmarks ended higher, with the STOXX Europe 600 up 0.35%, the UK’s FTSE 100 gaining 0.83%, Germany’s DAX rising 0.41% and France’s CAC 40 adding 0.63%. Unilever (UNA.AS) raised its full-year sales guidance, lifting food, beverage and household-goods shares. LVMH (MC.PA) reported quarterly revenue growth, citing resilient U.S. demand for luxury goods. Energy stocks fell sharply, but strength in defensive and consumer sectors offset the drag.