European stock markets edged higher on Friday, supported by gains in healthcare stocks, while rising oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of the closely watched U.S. non-farm payrolls report.

European stocks advanced on Wednesday, driven by U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. Mining companies led the rally as geopolitical concerns eased for investors. Novo Nordisk shares fell…

LONDON, Aug 7 : Global stocks headed for their strongest weekly gain since May on Friday, ahead of major U.S. jobs data, as investor optimism over robust earnings growth and…