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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.

Recent articles (3)

A punt on the Russian consumer

(20 November 09)

There's more to Russian than oil and gas - and with 140m citizens and a rising middle class, there are plenty of opportunities in a range of consumer-orientated sectors. Here are two companies worth a look.

Japan Air Lines staff

BA-Iberia merger: a messy solution

(20 November 09)

British Airways and Iberia finally agreed to merge after 16 months of talks. But it's unclear whether the complicated deal will do much to improve the prospects of either floundering firm.

Where to find growth in the eurozone

(20 November 09)

With the recession over and GDP growing, the eurozone's prospects are 'steady but unspectacular'. So where can investors find strong growth?