Sage holds gains to lead FTSE to higher close

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Following yesterday's pause for breath the FTSE 100 index continued its winning ways today by adding...

Following yesterday's pause for breath the FTSE 100 index continued its winning ways today by adding 57.70 points to 4,262.10 by the close. Sage held onto its performance following a solid opening this morning, closing the day up 17.5p or more than 10% to 190.25p. The stock is being pushed by analyst upgrades and hopes for demand increases for accountancy software in the US, one of its major markets. Rolls Royce jumped 9p to 188.75p as India confirmed it would buy Hawk training jets from BAE Systems – powered by RR engines. BAE added 0.75p to 181.75p. BP jumped 1...

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