Brussels, October 21 (QNA) - European stocks opened mixed on Wednesday, as investors awaited the results of a number of companies, amid another rise in oil prices and continued concerns about French debt.

France's CAC 40 index in Paris rose by 0.14 percent, while Italy's MIB index in Milan climbed by 0.31 percent.

In contrast, Germany's DAX index in Frankfurt fell by 0.12 percent, and the UK's FTSE 100 index in London declined by 0.21 percent.

The Financial Times 100 index fell by 0.16 percent.

The European STOXX 600 index remained steady at 638.80 points.

Randstad shares jumped 11.6 percent, and EssilorLuxottica shares rose 11.1 percent, while Carrefour shares fell 12.5 percent. (QNA)