By Ovunc Kutlu
ISTANBUL (AA) - European stock exchanges closed higher Friday, concluding in positive territory for the third consecutive day.
The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose 3 points, or 0.66%, to finish at 457.84.
The UK's FTSE 100 increased 11 points, or 0.15%, to end the session at 7,631.
Germany's DAX 30 added 106 points, or 0.69%, to close at 15,628.
France's CAC 40 was the best performer of the day, soaring 59 points, or 0.81%, to finish at almost 7,322.
Italy's FTSE MIB increased 92 points, or 0.34%, to 27,113.
Spain's IBEX 35 rose 25 points, or 0.28%, to end the day at 9,232.
