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European stock markets closed higher on Thursday.
The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index increased by 0.26 percent to close at 10,722.07 points. France's CAC 40 index gained 1.05 percent to finish at 7,970.00 points. Germany's DAX index rose 1.31 percent to end the session at 26,039.68 points.
European stocks close higher Thursday
The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 4.66 percent lower at 1,421.31 points on Friday.
The STAR 50 Index, which tracks the 50 largest stocks listed on the board that also meet certain liquidity requirements, closed 5.48 percent lower at 1,160.84 points.
The sci-tech innovation board, commonly known as the STAR Market, was inaugurated in June 2019 at Shanghai Stock Exchange. It is designed to support companies in the high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.
China's STAR Composite Index closes lower Friday
