European shares rise on Brexit, trade deal hopes; LVMH shines

(Reuters) - European shares rose on Thursday as signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks and hopes of a Brexit deal helped investors look past weak economic data and negative corporate updates.Trade-sensitive commodity-linked stocks and autos led the charge, surging more than 2% each, while upscale retailers also rallied and banks posted their best day in a month.Investors took heart after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted he would meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday for further..