GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares fall on U.S. GDP data, weak earnings; dollar slides

Stock markets worldwide slumped on Wednesday after a batch of weaker-than-expected corporate results and data showing U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter, while the dollar plunged to a nine-week low. The data also hit European shares, which already suffered from weak corporate results from companies including Delhaize and Norsk Hydro (LSE: NHY.L - news) .