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Hong Kong's stock-exchange operator reported higher profit for the second straight quarter as improved market sentiment boosted trading and listing activity.

The carrier said its mishandling rate for wheelchairs and scooters has dropped by 20% in recent years as it invests in new equipment and practices.

Shares in the Swedish lender rose after it reported results for the third quarter that exceeded analysts' expectations both at the top and bottom lines.

Spain's energy giant Iberdrola posted a 50% rise in net profit for the first nine months of the year helped by record-high investments in its U.S. and U.K. networks.

WPP reported a surprise rise in organic revenue for the third quarter, returning to growth after declines in previous quarters, as it benefited from higher spending among its bigger clients and a stabilization in the technology sector.

The U.K.'s largest mortgage provider confirmed its full-year guidance after pretax profit and revenue in the third quarter both fell by less than expected.

The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts' expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and the Asia Pacific.

Germany's largest lender reported a better-than-expected rise in its third-quarter profit on growth in its investment-banking division and the partial release of provisions linked to litigation over its Postbank acquisition.

The Swedish car maker cut its full-year guidance and said it now anticipates negative cash flow due to lower sales expectations and a weak market.

Air Liquide reported a drop in revenue for the third quarter and missed analysts' expectations due to lower energy prices and negative currency effects.