European Factors to Watch-Shares to edge back; focus on Ukraine

EDINBURGH, July 23 (Reuters) - European stocks were seen edging lower at the open on Wednesday, easing back from a surge in the previous session as investors remained jittery over conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares ended 1.3 percent stronger at 1,373.75 points, boosted by good earnings and signs of co-operation between rebels and the West for an investigation into the shooting down of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine. The rebe