HSBC Holdings shares jumped 4.5% as the bank topped the rise of financial companies under the Stoxx 600. Its adjusted profit unexpectedly rose in Q3.

The stock price of the world's largest mining group BHP Billiton rose 4%, Anglo American +2.7%.

Securities of Rio Tinto Plc rose 3.3% as the price of diamonds from the Argyle mine in Australlia peaked.

The market capitalization of Ryanair Holdings airline rose 4.9% after improved forecast for the coming years.

PostNL shares gained 5.8% as the Dutch postal company rejected a takeover bid from Belgian competitor Bpost.

French carmaker Renault has grown by 2.4% since the end of last week, the Government of Pakistan stated that the company plans to open local production and launch it by 2018.

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