Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:50:09 GMT
European markets down on Wednesday
European shares closed lower on Wednesday, weighted by Novartis and Ericsson as both companies reported sharp declines in profits. Stoxx 600 index lost 0.4% and closed at 254.95 and CAC 40 index ended 0.3% down at 3,312.48. FTSE 100 gave up 0.5% and finished at 5,723.00. Only German DAX performed better and traded flat at 6,421.85.