LIVE MARKETS-Mixed start

By Reuters News

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MIXED START

Major European bourses are mixed on Wednesday, as Europe's earnings season gathers pace, while higher oil prices were keeping gains in check.

The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX was last up about 0.1%, within the middle of its trading range since mid-September.

Germany's DAX is hovering close to unchanged, France's CAC is eking out a small gain, while Britain's FTSE is down over 0.2%.

Recruitment firm Randstad RAND.AS is the top gainer after third-quarter revenue exceeded expectations. Its shares are up 14%. Other recruitment firms - Adecco ADEN.S, Michael Page PAGE.L and Hays HAYS.L - are rising in sympathy.

Carrefour CARR.PA is the biggest faller, down 12%, after the supermarket chain cut its guidance due to recent protests in France.

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(Samuel Indyk)

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