European stocks fell on Friday due to concerns over tech valuations and U.S. monetary policy. U.K. retail sales dropped 1.1% in October, the first decline in five months. British consumer confidence also worsened in November. The Stoxx 600 was down 0.6%, with the DAX, CAC 40, and FTSE 100 all in the red. TotalEnergies fell 1.4% after acquiring a 50% interest in OPL 257. BNP Paribas dropped 1% despite raising capital ambitions. Babcock International declined 1.5% while Hammerson rallied 2.7% after acquiring full ownership of The Oracle shopping center.

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