European stock markets close with gains for 3rd straight day

Germany's DAX 30 performs best, soaring 111 points, or 0.78%

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) - Major European stock markets closed Thursday with gains for the third consecutive trading day.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was up 2.02 points, or 0.46%, at 440.84.

The UK's FTSE 100 increased 1.36 points, or 0.02%, to close at 7,466.

Germany's DAX 30 was the best performer of the day by soaring 111 points, or 0.78%, to finish at 14,539.

France's CAC 40 added 28 points, or 0.42%, to close at 6,707. Spain's IBEX 35 gained 56 points, or 0.68%, to 8,388.

Italy's FTSE MIB increased 56 points, or 0.68%, to end the day at 8,388.

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