European markets set for higher open as Ukraine tensions ease By: CNBC.com News May 08, 2014 at 01:02 AM EDT European markets are expected to open higher on Thursday, after a controversial referendum in Ukraine was called off. Read More >> Related Stocks: Barclays Plc ADR Bt Group Plc Prudential Financial Prudential Public Ltd Company ADR Twitter, Inc. Wm Morrison Supermar