Improving China data support European markets By: MarketWatch November 01, 2012 at 04:08 AM EDT Upbeat Chinese manufacturing data boost European stock markets on Thursday, with banks leading the charge north. BG Group shares tumble for a second day. Read More >> Related Stocks: HSBC Holdings Plc ADR Lloyds Banking Group Plc ADR Royal Bank Scotland Group Plc Royal Dutch Shell Cl B ADR