Nissan shares plunge over 10% after downbeat quarterly results, production-cut plans

European stocks edged lower shortly after the open Friday, as investors continue to monitor political instability in France and beyond.

In a Wednesday note, Fundstrat Global Advisors’ Tom Lee predicted the ‘panicked reaction’ would prove ‘short lived.’

The major averages ended Thursday on a sour note as an attempt to extend the Fed-fueled rally fell short.