European shares post modest gains, BP shares jump By: MarketWatch October 27, 2009 at 03:43 AM EDT European shares rise modestly on Tuesday, as BP leads a strong performance from the oil and gas sector, with the move offsetting more losses for banks. Read More >> Related Stocks: BP Plc ADR ING Groep N.V. ADR Royal Dutch Shell Plc ADR Totalenergies Se ADR