European stocks traded in a narrow range Tuesday after a three-day break, with the Stoxx Europe 600 XX:SXXP little changed in early trade. HSBC Holdings shares UK:HSBA jumped 5% after reporting a big profit surge in the first quarter, while BP UK:BP slipped 5% even as its results topped earnings expectations. U.K. builders including Persimmon UK:PSNrose after reports the U.K. government may resurrect its home-buying subsidy program.
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