European stocks wilt but S&P 500 hits fresh high

The FTSE 100 index closed down 37.95 points, 0.4%, at 8,760.96 (PA) - (PA Wire)

European stocks struggled on Monday despite fresh gains on Wall Street which saw the S&P 500 notch another all-time best level.

The FTSE 100 index closed down 37.95 points, 0.4%, at 8,760.96. The FTSE 250 was 89.70 points lower, 0.4%, at 21,626.26, while the AIM All-Share added 1.32 points, 0.2%, at 770.65.