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European stock markets subdued at open

LONDON, (APP/AFP) – Europe’s main stock markets diverged in opening deals on Thursday, as investors paused for breath following this week’s sharp rally.
London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index of major blue-chip companies dipped
almost 0.1 percent to 6,142.42 points compared with Wednesday’s close.
In the eurozone, Frankfurt’s DAX 30 index won 0.3 percent to 9,807.06
points and the Paris CAC 40 added more than 0.1 percent to open at 4,430.90.