European shares rise slightly, retail, tech lead gains

European shares were little changed at the open on Wednesday as investors awaited a parliamentary vote likely to topple Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.1% by 0810 GMT, set for a fifth straight session of gains after closing at a one-month high on Tuesday, with Germany’s DAX up 0.5% and France’s CAC 40 up 0.05%.

European retail and tech sectors led gains, rising 0.8% and 0.6% respectively, according to Reuters.