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South Korea's LG Electronics Inc said on Thursday its second-quarter operating profit jumped 16 percent to 771 billion won ($688 million), matching its guidance from earlier this month.

European information and analytics provider Relx reported a 4 percent rise in first-half underlying revenue, in line with its normal trajectory, and reiterated its full-year outlook for profit growth on Thursday.

French reinsurer Scor said its net profit in the second quarter of this year fell 37 percent to 96 million euros ($112.58 million) because of an accounting charge related to tax reforms in the United States.

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Retailer Casino, which is facing investor concerns about its high debt levels, said it was making progress with its assets disposal plan, with the sale of a 15 percent stake in its Mercialys property unit.

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French reinsurer Scor said its net profit in the second quarter of this year fell 37 percent to 96 million euros ($112.58 million) because of an accounting charge related to tax reforms in the United States.

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French shopping center operator Klepierre on Thursday raised its full-year net current cash flow guidance to at least 2.62 euros per share, from 2.57 euros-2.62 euros, as its first-half results benefitted from strong leasing activity.

China's state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday signs of property speculation has re-emerged in some parts of the country and urged local governments to rein in prices more effectively.

* FTSE China A50 -0.8 pct, BNY Mellon ADR China Select Index +2.4 pct

Southeast Asian stock markets rose on Thursday, in line with broader Asia after U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed to begin talks to lower tariffs, easing immediate concerns about worsening global trade tensions. The European Commission and the United States agreed...