

* European shares open higher, last up 0.3%* Hopes of big U.S. stimulus provide support* Tech, auto lead gainers, banks get yield boost* France's Carr...


UK BROKER RATINGS SUMMARY: Berenberg Starts Coverage On Avast At Buy


UK BROKER RATINGS SUMMARY: Berenberg Downgrades Premier Oil To Sell


UK WINNERS & LOSERS SUMMARY: Howden Joinery Rises On Positive Outlook


UK BROKER RATINGS SUMMARY: Jefferies Raises Whitbread And Cuts IHG


LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The new boss of Pearson has appointed a British diplomat with links to the United States as head of strategy to further de...


UK BROKER RATINGS SUMMARY: Goldman Sachs Raises easyJet, Cuts Wizz Air


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