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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)