Markets in Asia were slightly lower.

The Nikkei was down a fraction at 10,333.

The Hang Seng was down .1% to 22,372. China Mobile (NYSE:CHL) was down.

The Shanghai Composite dropped .5% to 3,071.

At the open in Europe, the FTSE rose .4% to 5,264. Cadbury rose after increasing guidance. The Dax was up .5% to 5,837. The CAC 40 rose .4% to 3,886.

Data from Reuters and MarketWatch.

Douglas A. McIntyre