Stoxx 600 Index Little Changed
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index opened slightly higher at 524.25.
Novo Nordisk A/S contributed the most to the index gain, increasing 1.3%. Avanza Bank Holding AB had the largest increase, rising 10.0%.
In early trading, 288 of 600 shares rose, while 283 fell; 11 of 20 sectors were higher, led by health care stocks.
Source: Bloomberg