European stocks rise with U.S markets closed for Thanksgiving

LONDON, UK - With U.S. markets closed for Thanksgiving, stocks globally were mixed, with modest advances in the UK and Europe, and mainly declines in Asia.

Here is a roundup of Thursday's closing quotes form around the world:

UK and European Markets Show Positive Momentum

• FTSE 100 (United Kingdom): The benchmark closed at 8,281.22, up 6