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European stock exchanges closed Tuesday with gains.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European markets in 17 countries, was up 2.58 points, or 0.52%, to 501.66.

The UK's FTSE 100 increased almost 25 points, or 0.3%, to end the session at 8,235.

Germany's DAX added 85 points, or 0.48%, to end at 17,812. France's CAC 40 rose 25 points, or 0.35%, to 7,275.

Italy's FTSE MIB, meanwhile, increased 78 points, or 0.24%, to 32,006.

Spain's IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day, rising 77 points, or 0.73%, to 10,723 at the closing bell.