Market Report - Europe

Frankfurt DAX: 6035.28 (-23.17)

Frankfurt DAX: 6035.28 (-23.17)

German shares ended slightly lower, with sentiment affected by the fall on Wall Street on Thursday.

Investors were irritated by sports clothing group Adidas-Salomon, because of lower-than-expected profits.

Paris CAC-40: 4205.41 (-30.48)

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Trading was overshadowed by computer group Bull, whose shares were suspended after diving more than 16 per cent on news of losses. Traders said shares fell on profit-taking driven by losses on Wall Street.

Milan Mibtel: 25166 (-236)

Italian shares ended the week down but off lows, taking their cue from other European bourses and Wall Street. Dealers said the underlying tone was positive.