European Equities Close Lower in Friday Trading; EU GDP Grows 0.3% in Q3
European equities closed lower on Friday, with major indices like Stoxx Europe, DAX, FTSE 100, CAC, and Swiss Market Index all declining. EU GDP grew 0.3% in Q3, while employment rose slightly. Google plans to appeal an EU ad tech ruling and faces fines from antitrust lawsuits. Rio Tinto signed a renewable energy deal, and BHP was found partially responsible for a dam disaster. SAP proposed remedies for anticompetitive practices. Shares of Rio Tinto, BHP, and SAP fell.
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