TSMC (TSM.N) says all employees at its Kumamoto plant are safe.

RIO CEO says the company is not currently considering building an aluminium smelter in the United States.

European equities opened broadly higher as stronger earnings and a rotation into defensive sectors lifted the Stoxx Europe 600, despite an ongoing semiconductor-led selloff. FTSE 100 rose about 0.5% as an oil rally buoyed Shell and BP. CAC 40 gained 0.5%; Kering jumped 11% after reporting results, strengthening the luxury sector. DAX added 0.3%; Deutsche Bank climbed 5.3% after announcing a new share buyback and was a key driver for the index. AEX edged up 0.05%; semiconductor equipment firm ASM International fell over 6% while chemical distributor IMCD rose 9%, partly offsetting tech weakness. IBEX 35 declined 0.65%.