Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:45:10 GMT
Europe stocks gain on U.S. GDP
European stocks advanced after U.S. economy expanded more than estimated in Q2. U.S. GDP increased 1.7% on quarter, exceeding earlier estimates and matching economists' forecasts. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index added 0.21% to 267.54. The DAX 30 Index gained 0.1% to 7,010.1. The CAC 40 Index slid 0.1% to 3,425.08 and the FTSE 100 Index dropped 0.2% to 5,765.61.