European stocks have fallen as shares of major financial companies like Aegon and Credit Agricole faced an uphill battle. Dutch insurer Aegon was particularly hard hit, dipping 7.8% after reporting a lacklustre first quarter profit of 462 million euros. Overall, the FTSEurofirst 300 index is down by around 9% so far this year.

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