41.   French stocks closed lower for a third day, with financial institutions such as Compagnie de Suez SA and Societe Generale SA pacing the latest decline.

42.   FRENCH stocks closed mixed as U.S. stocks fell.

43.   French stocks closed mixed as rising U.S. shares offset the impact of the lower dollar on exporters.

44.   French stocks closed little changed as an advance in Dexia France SA offset a decline in carmaker Renault SA.

45.   French stocks closed little changed, as growing concern that some shares have become too expensive offset bright profit prospects for cyclical companies.

46.   FRENCH stocks closed mixed after trading lower for most of the day.

47.   French stocks closed mixed as a decline in U.S. shares in the last hour of Paris trading cut prices from earlier highs.

48.   German stocks closed mixed, however, as gains in Kaufhof AG and Deutsche Bank AG were offset by declining chemical stocks which fell for the third consecutive day.

49.   GERMAN stocks closed the day higher, as gains in U.S. technology stocks boosted computer software house SAP AG.

50.   French stocks closed lower as investors sold holdings in retail stocks on concern possible future tax increases will hurt profits and financials retreated after three days of gains.