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Last Update: 5:49 PM EST December 07 2007

European stocks gained across the region led by a rise in UK of 1.1% followed 0.8% gain in Paris, 0.7% rise in Germany, and 0.7% Switzerland. Stocks in Europe rose the third day in a row. Miners advacned as metal prices rose. Xastra surged 8%, Antofagasta added 5%, and Vednata jumped 3%. Arcelor Mittal edged 1.7% higher after the rising metals prices lifted steel stocks as well. Insurance companies edged higher as well.