LONDON — European stocks were higher for a second straight session Thursday, regaining some momentum as the U.K.'s general election draws focus in the region.index was up 0.6% in late morning trade, as sectors were mostly in the green. Banks rose 1% while utilities dipped 0.38%.jumped 9.7% to the top of the index after Citi analysts upgraded the stock to a"buy" rating and noted tailwinds for its automotive division in the second quarter.
In the political sphere, the U.K. general election is being held Thursday. Polling stations are open from 7a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. Voter surveys conducted in the run-up to the electionGoldman Sachs added these global stocks to its 'conviction' listsrose to new highs in Wednesday's shortened trading session as investors appeared to shrug off sluggish economic data. Trading volume was muted Wednesday, with the New York Stock Exchange closing early at 1 p.m. ET.
Mom of 18-year-old with a doctorate shares her 4 non-negotiable parenting rules: ‘How can they be the best versions of themselves?'