German shares close higher after US data eases inflation concerns UPDATE - Forbes.com

German shares close higher after US data eases inflation concerns UPDATE - Forbes.com: "Linde was also higher, up 1.95 at 69.05 as Societe Generale reinitiated coverage of the issue with a 'buy' rating and an 80 eur price target, arguing that the company is on track to become a global leader in the gas sector following its planned takeover of the UK's BOC Group. "