European Stocks Stable

European stocks stabilized today, Friday, at the end of a weak trading week, with investors showing restraint ahead of the latest decisions from major central banks. Shares of "Croda" led the losses in the main index following profit forecasts. The European "Stoxx" 600 index settled at 460.57 points by 07:18 GMT, heading towards ending the week with minimal gains. The global company "Croda" saw its shares drop by 11%, leading the losses of stocks listed on the "Stoxx" 600 index after the British chemicals company predicted that its annual pre-tax profits would fall short of expectations. The broader European chemicals index fell by 1.3%, leading sector losses.