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European stocks diverge at open
LONDON, Oct 3, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – The Paris and London stock markets
diverged in opening trade on Thursday, while Frankfurt remained shut for a
public holiday.
In initial deals, the British’s benchmark FTSE 100 index of leading blue-
chip companies fell 0.3 percent to 7,102.72 points, compared with the closing
level on Wednesday.
In the eurozone however, the Paris CAC 40 index rose 0.4 percent to stand
at 5,443.91.
BSS/AFP/HR/1455