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Summary:

** Nokia adds $2.5 bln market value after settling patent dispute with Apple

** Tech, banking strength helps European shares climb

** FTSE 250 hits new record high

** What's behind UK mid-caps' outperformance?

** Homeserve surges 12 pct on profit beat

** Broker upgrades boost Banco BPM, EasyJet

** European share buy-backs to make comeback - UBS (Reporting by Helen Reid)