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Brussels, February 19 (QNA) – European stocks edged lower on Thursday after mixed earnings from companies such as Airbus and Nestle, amid heightened geopolitical tensions that prompted caution among traders.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index slipped 0.1 percent to 628.24 points, retreating from a record closing high reached on Wednesday. The energy sector index edged higher, supported by a nearly 1 percent rise in oil prices.
Airbus shares fell 5.4 percent, while Nestle shares rose 3.5 percent. Rio Tinto shares declined 3.8 percent, and the broader mining index lost 2.3 percent, making it the worst-performing sub-sector. (QNA)
