European Stocks Advance After Upbeat BAE Systems, Puig Earnings

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose following a slate of positive results, including from BAE Systems Plc and Puig Brands SA. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.5% at 9:16 a.m. in Paris. Mining and industrial shares were leading gains, while chemicals were among the biggest laggards. BAE Systems gained 5% after the defense firm predicted continued solid sales and earnings growth for the year after a record 2025. Puig climbed 6% after its like-for-like revenue beat analyst estimates. EssilorLuxottica SA fel ...