Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:08:05 GMT
European shares gain led by carmakers
European equities increased on Thursday following a two-day period of drops, first in three weeks, as investors thought the drop was too rapid and as automakers jumped notably with Wirecard AG climbing 5.8% and Daimler AG also notably advanced. The benchmark stock index Stoxx Europe 600 rose 0.4% to 335.16, however it has fallen 1.2% since April 4 when it