es to a 12-month high on low rates and higher commodity prices Leading European Sectors: Chemicals +2.41%, Construction +1.68%, Autos/Parts +1.57% Lagging European Sectors: Telecom +0.21%, Healthcare +0.28%, Basic Resources +0.29% ALE new $250M credit facility - SNPS replenishes buyback to $500M - ESSA buyback FPTB ceo retires