European stocks fall, London drops 0.26%

Europe's main stock markets slid on Monday, as investors took profits from pre-weekend gains, and miners and energy groups were hit by lower commodity prices, dealers said.In midday deals, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index was down 0.61 percent at 5,290.17 points.Frankfurt's DAX 30 dropped 0.60 percent to 5,783.01 points and in Paris the CAC 40 shed 0.44 percent to 3,829.64 near the half-way stage.The DJ Euro Stoxx 50 index of top eurozone shares declined 0.56 percent to 2,894.09 points.

Europe's main stock markets and the euro slid on Thursday following unexpectedly weak eurozone economic data and disappointing Chinese figures, analysts said.London's FTSE 100 benchmark index of leading shares dropped 0.91 percent to 5,838.01 points approaching midday in the British capital.Frankfurt's DAX 30 slumped 1.46 percent to 6,968.40 points and in Paris the CAC 40 shed 1.66 percent to 3,468.73.The euro dropped to $1.3157 from $1.3213 late in New York on Wednesday.

European stock markets fell sharply on Tuesday, the first day of trading after a four-day holiday weekend, with London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of top companies dropping 2.24 percent to 5,595.55 points.In Frankfurt, the DAX 30 lost 2.49 percent to 6,606.43 points, in Paris the CAC 40 fell 3.08 percent to 3,217.60 points and in Milan, the FTSE Mib index slid 4.98 percent as bank shares plunged.

Europe's main stock markets dropped on Thursday as banking shares reversed recent gains, while investors reacted to a weak performance by Tokyo and a mixed overnight showing on Wall Street.London's benchmark FTSE 100 index fell 0.80 percent to 5,277.93 points in late morning trade, as dealers here also digested a surprise drop in British retail sales.Frankfurt's DAX 30 slid by 0.64 percent to stand at 5,865.27 points and the Paris CAC 40 slipped 0.63 percent to 3,851.29 nearing the half-way mark of Thursday's trading session.

Europe's main stock markets weakened Thursday after unconvincing gains overnight on Wall Street as investors mulled the latest economic data and company news.London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dipped 0.18 percent to 5,630.65 points, in Paris the CAC 40 was down 0.35 percent to 3,931 points while Frankfurt's DAX 30 was flat at 5,936.77 points.The Stoxx 50 index of top eurozone shares shed 0.27 percent to 2,901.87 points.

European stocks markets fell on Friday, a day after surging, and the euro dipped against the dollar as traders expressed caution over an EU deal to solve the eurozone debt crisis.London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 0.32 percent to 5,695.78 points in midday deals, Frankfurt's DAX 30 eased 0.13 percent to 6,330.33 points and in Paris the CAC 40 shed 0.30 percent to 3,358.10.

European stocks fell while the euro rose on Wednesday after Slovakia voted to block expansion of a key eurozone bailout fund, although the country was expected to eventually offer its backing.Markets also digested disappointing results from aluminium producer Alcoa, which kicked off the US earnings season overnight.In early European trade, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index fell 0.51 percent to 5,368.47 points, Frankfurt's DAX 30 dropped 0.84 percent to 5,816.80 points and in Paris the CAC 40 slid 0.55 percent to 3,135.63.

Europe's main stock markets fell on Thursday, with London dragged down by a drop in British retail sales, dealers said.London's FTSE 100 index of top shares was down 0.25 percent at 5,541.74 points in midday trade.Frankfurt's DAX 30 dipped 0.06 percent to 6,258.13 points and in Paris the CAC 40 index shed 0.32 percent to 3,743.63.The Stoxx 50 index of leading eurozone companies dropped 0.10 percent to 2,791.65 points.