European stocks mixed, FTSE 100 up 0.2%, CAC 40 down 0.6%

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European stocks showed mixed performance with the Stoxx 600 index broadly flat. The FTSE 100 index opened 0.2% higher, while France's CAC 40 fell 0.6% and Germany's DAX rose 0.1%. Kering's shares dropped 8.5% due to lower sales from its Gucci brand and an 11% decline in Middle East retail revenue in Q1. Additionally, Hermes shares fell 12% as currency fluctuations negatively impacted revenues by approximately €290 million ($295 million).