Global markets were rattled by events in Europe this week after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered troops into two breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine.
Earnings on Wednesday came from Barclays, Wolters Kluwer, Rio Tinto, Uniper, Danone, Henkel and Aston Martin Lagonda. LONDON — European stocks moved higher on Wednesday as investors digested a strong round of corporate earnings, while continuing to monitor the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.added 1.1% in early trade, with autos climbing 2.7% to lead gains as most sectors and major bourses entered positive territory.Putin ordered troops into two breakaway regions of eastern UkraineThe EU and U.K. announced sanctions on Russia earlier Tuesday, and the U.S.