Bloomberg European stocks gained and the dollar fell after Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed support for more moderate interest rate increases. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index extended its recent rally as the real estate sector outperformed, boosted by the prospects of slower rate hikes and analyst upgrades. Dr. Martens Plc shares plunged the most on record after the bootmaker’s …

  Bloomberg Malaysian stocks surged the most in over two years after veteran opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was appointed the new prime minister, ending a political impasse that’s weighed on markets this week. The benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Index rallied 4% at the close. Gaming companies including Genting Malaysia Bhd., Sports Toto Bhd. And Magnum Bhd rise as the …

  Bloomberg Best Buy Co. jumped the most in more than two years after modestly improving its profit forecast and signalling its recent sales slump is starting to ease. Adjusted operating income this year will be “slightly higher” than the previous forecast of 4% of sales, the consumer-electronics retailer said as it reported third-quarter results. In addition, the decline in …