CNBC_ European indices concluded Wednesday's trading with collective gains, buoyed by strong corporate financial results, despite ongoing concerns related to the unrest in France.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index (STOXX 600) closed up by 0.91%, benefiting from the positive performance of companies listed on European markets.
Germany's DAX index rose by 1.35% at the close, recording the largest gains among major European benchmark indices.
The UK's FTSE index also ended the session higher by 0.19%, supported by the rally that swept across most European markets.
France's CAC index advanced by 1.06%, despite lingering anxieties regarding the turmoil in France and its potential impact on investor sentiment.
European markets received a boost from a strong batch of corporate earnings reports, which helped offset concerns regarding the situation in France and propelled the major indices to close in the green.
