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European markets close higher as UK heads to polls; Hellofresh up 10%

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A person enters polling station during general election in London, Great Britain on July 4, 2024. 

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LONDON — European stocks closed higher for a second straight session Thursday, regaining some momentum as the U.K.’s general election draws focus in the region.

The regional Stoxx 600 index provisionally closed up 0.6% higher. Banks rose 1.3% to lead the gains with most sectors and major bourses trading in positive territory.

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