Europe: Stocks decline in early trading

[SYDNEY] Stocks in Europe declined after a down session in Asia, where technology shares came under earnings-related pressure and materials shares fell.

The Stoxx Europe 600 Index declined 0.2 per cent as of 8.02 am London time.

The UK's FTSE 100 Index jumped 0.3 per cent to the highest in 11 weeks.

Germany's DAX Index dipped 0.1 per cent while France's CAC 40 Index climbed 0.1 per cent to the highest in 11 weeks.

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