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European Stocks Close Lower, Dragged by Energy Sector Slump

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Published May 8, 2026 1:56 AM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:26 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Major European stock markets closed significantly lower, primarily due to a slump in energy stocks.
Shell plc's share price dropped by 2.9% after cutting its share buyback program, leading to widespread declines in key indices.

Major European stock markets closed significantly lower, primarily due to a slump in energy stocks. Shell plc's share price dropped by 2.9% after cutting its share buyback program, leading to widespread declines in key indices.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 8, 2026

(Central News Agency London, 7th comprehensive foreign report) Major European stock markets closed sharply lower today, mainly dragged down by falling energy stocks. After Shell plc cut its share buyback program, its stock price once fell by 2.9%.

The London FTSE 100 index plunged 161.71 points or 1.55%, closing at 10276.95 points.

The Frankfurt DAX index fell 255.08 points or 1.02%, closing at 24663.61 points.

The Paris CAC 40 index dropped 97.34 points or 1.17%, closing at 8202.08 points. (Compiled by: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150508

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