(CNBC) European markets were higher on Tuesday morning, as investors brushed off lingering geopolitical concerns and directed their attention to deal-making. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up by around 0.4 percent during early morning deals, with all sectors and major bourses in positive territory. Basic resources stocks were among the top performers shortly after the opening bell, after upbeat factory activity data in China. Mining giants Anglo American and BHP Billiton were both trading around 1 percent higher on the news.
Health stocks also contributed to the gains in Europe, after Germany’s Merck KGaA said it would consider selling its consumer health business. Its shares rose towards the top of the benchmark in early morning trade, up over 2.5 percent.
