World Stocks Markets - Paris CAC 40 stocks index hits record above 7,500.

Byline: S. KAMAL HAYDER KAZMI

The Paris CAC 40 stocks index of leading French companies hit a record high above 7,500 points at the start of trading Friday, extending its recent rally to all-time highs. After briefly breaching the landmark, the CAC eased back to 7,495.29 points, still a gain of 0.2 percent compared with Thursday's close. Frankfurt and London also rose at the open. Paris has won strength in recent sessions on easing inflation and recession concerns - and thanks...