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In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 climbed 0.4% in morning trading. Avolta added 8.5% and Oersted rose 4%. On the other hand, Evolution Gaming Group slipped 3.1%, and Allegro.eu fell 2.1%. The FTSE 100 added 0.8%. Other stocks in Europe were up as France's CAC 40 gained 0.6% and Germany's DAX rose 0.3%.

Taylor Wimpey was the FTSE 100's biggest loser, down 3.6%. The housebuilder noted that 2024 UK completions totalled 9,972, down on-year from 10,356. The average UK private home price decreased to GBP356,000 from GBP370,000.

Hui Doe & Sum partner Vivian Hui said the firm is in final stages of discussions with Yingke regarding a formal association.

European shares were higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 surged 1.27%, Germany's DAX 40 gained 1.53% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.95%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index gained 1.20%, while London's FTSE 100 gained 1.04%.

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In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.3% in morning trading. Millicom Intl Cellular added 7.5% and Vistry Group rose 5.3%. On the other hand, SGS slipped 4.1%, and Saipem dropped 3%. The FTSE 100 added 0.6%. Other stocks in Europe were mixed as France's CAC 40 was flat and Germany's DAX climbed 0.2%.

Chinese electric vehicle battery giant CATL is pushing ahead with plans to list in Hong Kong, with banks reportedly vying for a deal expected to raise at least $5 billion.

Hong Kong's long-dormant animal spirits have found a fun niche in an otherwise gloomy market. Shares in Chinese toymaker Bloks surged 82% on their Friday debut, thanks to overwhelming demand in the city.

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The FTSE 100 index opened down 23.47 points, 0.3%, at 8,226.19. The FTSE 250 was down 79.56 points, 0.4%, at 20,533.09, and the AIM All-Share was down 1.37 points, 0.2%, at 727.22.