European shares rise as Hilton deal boosts hotels

(Reuters) - European share indexes ticked higher early on Wednesday, helped by the hotel sector, but investors were awaiting fresh direction ahead of two rate decisions later in the week and with U.S. markets closed for the Independence Day holiday.

At 0810 GMT the FTSEurofirst 300 index was up 0.25 percent at 1,617.24 points, its highest level in two weeks.


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