European stocks gain for 3rd straight day

ISTANBUL

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.