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European shares edge lower ahead of US jobs data; Volkswagen jumps

European shares ticked lower ahead of closely watched U.S. jobs data. STOXX 600 was down 0.2% at 648.08 points by 0838 GMT as Volkswagen rallied after announcing a major transformation plan.

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By Sudeshna GhoshalEuropean shares ticked lower on Friday ahead of closely watched U.S. jobs data, while Volkswagen's shares rallied after the automaker announced a major transformation plan.The pan-European STOXX 600 TVC:SXXP was down 0.2% at 648.08 points by 0838 GMT.

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