Here is how major stock markets outside the United States ended on Monday, according to Reuters. LONDON - Britain's FTSE 100 index dipped, failing to hold above the psychologically key 6,000-point level as investors wagered that recent gains left some shares fully valued, but insurers rallied after Prudential turned down a bid from rival Aviva, fuelling expectations of a bidding war. The FTSE 100 closed at 5,991.7 points, down 7.7 or 0.13 percent. EUROPE - European shares closed off the day's highs, but still extended a seven-day winning streak, led by gains in insurers as Prudential shunned a bid from Aviva, sparking hopes of a bidding war. Ericsson was also a big gainer, up 3.9 percent, boosted by a brokerage upgrade and as the telecoms equipment maker said it was better prepared than ever going into 2006. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index ended 0.2 percent higher at 1,372.6 points, after rising as high as 1,379.6 points, its highest level since early July 2001. FRANKFURT - The DAX index ended at 5,902.79 points, up 20.41 or 0.35 percent. PARIS - The CAC-40 index closed at 5,138.51 points, down 2.57 or 0.05 percent. --More 22 16 Local Time 19 16 GMT
