European stock markets close Friday with gains

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European stock markets closed Friday with gains to end the week on a higher note.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was up 0.71 points, or 0.16%, to finish flat at 440.97.

The UK's FTSE 100 increased almost 35 points, or 0.47%, to finish at 7,500.

Germany's DAX 30 rose 101 points, or 0.74%, to close at 13,795. France's CAC 40 added 9 points, or 0.14%, to end at 6,553.

Italy's FTSE MIB was the best performer of the day by soaring 112 points, or 0.49%, to 22,970.

Spain's IBEX 35 was up 20 points, or 0.24%, to 8,400 at the closing bell.