Thu, 21 Nov 2013 12:37:25 GMT
European stocks drop as Fed might cut stimulus
European stocks dropped after China's manufacturing data tumbled more than expected and the Federal Open Market Committee minutes signaled that Federal Reserve might reduce stimulus in next months. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index slipped 0.6%, as the computer-service giant Atos contracted 4.7%, after saying it has sold 8.9 million shares.