European stocks edge higher as earnings and global risks guide investor focusEuropean equities moved higher as a wave of corporate earnings provided support across several key sectors, helping to steady investor sentiment despite ongoing geopolitical concerns. The STOXX Europe 600 posted modest gains, with performance driven by strong company updates and selective optimism about the earnings outlook. Energy stocks also found renewed interest, supported by strong underlying prices and heightened attention to global supply routes. JPMorgan European Discovery Trust plc is an investment trust company. The Investment Trust JEDT objective is to achieve capital growth from a portfolio of quoted smaller companies in Europe, excluding the United Kingdom.