Europe Markets: European earnings roll call sees Nestlé shares rise, while ASML, Akzo Nobel fall

European stocks struggled for direction on Wednesday as investors reacted to results from some of the region’s biggest companies, with shares of Nestlé a top gainer, while ASML Holding, Akzo Nobel and Antofagasta all fell.

Struggling for direction, the Stoxx Europe 600 index XX:SXXP was flat at 468.91, after a 0.3% gain on Tuesday. The German DAX DX:DAX rose 0.1%, while the French CAC FR:PX1 and FTSE 100 UK:UKX were unchanged.

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