European stock markets

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Most European countries have their own stock exchanges. The biggest are the CAC 40 index, in Paris, and Frankfurt's Dax 30. Some of the world's biggest telecoms, utilities and financial services groups trade on European stock markets.

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Wall Street & New York Stock Exchange, 1929 © Time Life Pictures/Getty Images

What the 1929 crash tells us about stocks today

(18 March 10)

Investors never learn. History shows that they make the same mistakes over and over again. Contrarians can take advantage of this. Dominic Frisby looks at four stock market crashes, and what they can teach us about today's markets.

Russia: a punt on global recovery, so don't bet on it

(05 March 10)

The Russian RTS Index was one of the world's worst performers of 2008. But in 2009 it led the global pack, with an increase of almost 140%. So what will happen this year?

Greek minister of finance George Papaconstantinou © LOUISA GOULIAMAKI/AFP/Getty Images

A bail-out will be just the start of Europe's problems

(11 February 10)

Europe looks set to rescue Greece from its debt problems. But if a bail-out is arranged, it will mark the start of much bigger problems for Europe and the wider world. John Stepek explains why, and what you can do to protect your wealth.