European stocks closed higher on Wednesday, as investors digested earnings reports and economic data along with rising Covid-19 cases globally.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index ended the session up 0.7% after a choppy trading session. Retail stocks jumped 1.8% to lead gains with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory.
Heineken shares climbed almost 5% after its trading update pointed to better-than-expected beer volumes for the first quarter.
Reference: CNBC
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