European shares rose slightly on Tuesday, led by gains in basic resources stocks and an improved earnings outlook, as investors and central bankers awaited inflation data this week that could change the course of interest rates.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.1 percent by 0821 GMT.
Basic resources stocks led sector gains, jumping 1.2 percent as gold prices rose on a weaker dollar.
In an update, Puma said it expects weak performance in the first half of 2024, but is committed to the annual targets it announced in January. The German sportswear company's shares rose 0.5 percent.
Shares in French construction and telecoms group Bouygues jumped 5 percent after reporting higher-than-target annual operating profit, as good performance in almost all sectors offset a decline in its real estate business.
British asset manager Aberdeen rose 7.5 percent to the top of the STOXX 600 index as it laid out plans to continue deep cost cuts to boost performance.
Meanwhile, shares in France's SEP fell 4.6 percent after Peugeot Invest sold a stake in the home appliances maker.
Investors are awaiting data on durable goods sales, consumer confidence and home prices in the United States later today.
