Europe stocks edge up; CS falls, Daimler higher
MADRID (MarketWatch) — European stock markets had a slim hold on gains in early trading on Thursday, as the market continued to monitor the latest news from Greece. The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.1% to 263.28. Within banks, shares of Credit Suisse Group AG fell over 3% after it swung to a fourth-quarter loss, while shares of ING Groep NV dropped nearly 5%. Shares of GDF Suez SA fell nearly 3% after it said full-year net profit fell. The German DAX 30 index rose 0.5% to 6,779.10, with shares of Daimler AG up 3.8% after posting a 57% jump in fourth-quarter net profit. The French CAC 40 index rose 0.4% to 3,424.85, led by bank gains. The FTSE 100 index rose 0.2% to 5,886.40, with Vodafone Group PLC down 1.1% after an interim statement.
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