Strong earnings spur rally across European stocks
Pan-European Stoxx 600 index closes up 0.6% but was below session highs
European shares inch up in languid pre-Christmas trade
Healthcare, oil and gas sectors lead gains in otherwise quiet day as thoughts turn to 2020
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