European Shares Flat as Alstom Plunges

European shares traded flat on Monday as investors weighed Middle East diplomatic talks and declines in healthcare and energy sectors. French train maker Alstom tumbled after cutting its annual margin forecast and reporting execution problems.

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European shares remained flat on Monday morning as healthcare and energy declines offset diplomatic developments in the Middle East. The pan-European STOXX 600 index held at 545.33 points during morning trading. Investors weighed ongoing talks between officials from Iran and Qatar aimed at resolving regional conflicts.