Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:50:05 GMT
European shares increase following EDF, Alcatel earnings
European shares climbed after Electricite de France and Alcatel-Lucent released earnings that overshot expectations and the Federal Reserve started a two-day meeting. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index gained 0.2% to 299.65, adding to signs the index has jumped 5.1% this month. Alcatel-Lucent increased 8.8% to 1.74 euros and EDF inched up 3.9%.