DAX 2560.46 (+3.59)

German stocks showed little movement in post bourse trade with dealers saying they expected little activity ahead of the holiday weekend. Most European and US markets will be shut on Monday.

"Although we're technically getting a bit dangerous, as long as there are few sellers, things will continue much as they are," one Frankfurt trader said.

The IBIS DAX index ended down 224 points at 2546.5 after the 30 share DAX finished floor trade up 3.59 points at 2560.46.

CAC-40 2114.45 (+10.96)

French shares closed higher following an extremely busy session featuring block trades totalling more than two billion francs (£250 million). The CAC-40 index was up 10.96 points, or 0.52 per cent, at 2114.45.

Mibtel 10603 (-17)

Milan shares ran out of steam in quiet afternoon trading as Wall Street dipped lower and as profit takers moved in following recent gains by the market.