Mon, 22 Jul 2013 05:10:05 GMT
European equities close below the flatline as earnings low
European stocks declined slightly at the closing on Friday as major companies reported weaker-than-expected earnings in the second quarter. The Euro Stoxx 50 fell 0.05% to 2,716.50. The French CAC 40 gauge lost 0.04% to 3,926.30, while Germany's DAX was 0.04% down at 8,333.8. The U.K. FTSE 100 dropped 0.07% to 6,629.80.