# The pan-European index (.STOXX), opens new tab was up 0.8% at 618.85 points, as of 0857 GMT.

*business · news · 2026-04-14 · Reuters*

## Key points

- Imperial Brands shares fell 8% after warning Middle East conflict may disrupt second-half performance.
- LVMH reported the Iran war reduced group sales by at least 1% last quarter.
- Intertek Group shares surged 12.4% after announcing a potential separation of business units.
- Sika shares rose 9.4% after reporting a smaller-than-expected organic decline in Q1.

**Companies:** LVMH, Imperial Brands, Intertek Group, Sika
**Countries:** Iran, United States

[Read the full story on Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/european-shares-gain-hopes-potential-us-iran-peace-talks-2026-04-14/)

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