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European stocks fall but factory activity stays strong

WPP shares fall 10% after ad giant cuts revenue growth view

European stocks fall but factory activity stays strong

European stocks slipped Wednesday, with investors assessing fresh data on the health of the eurozone economy, as they counted down to a key meeting of central bankers, MarketWatch reports.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index fell 0.2% to 375.12, led by losses for the consumer services, and oil and gas groups. But tech and utility shares were among the advancing sectors. The benchmark on Tuesday jumped 0.8%, ending a three-session losing streak.

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