LONDON (Reuters) – Europe Inc profits are expected to have risen 67.4% in the fourth quarter of 2021, data from Refinitiv I/B/E/S showed on Tuesday, as higher oil and gas prices boost the energy sector. The estimate, based on firms listed on the STOXX 600 equity benchmark index, constitutes a seizable improvement from last week’s 55.8% growth forecast. More than half of STOXX companies have already reported results so far in the season. Energy sector earnings are expected to have risen nearly 400%, making it the best performer for profit growth in the quarter. Revenues for the STOXX 600 are ex…