The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares has started the week up by 22 points in its first hour or so ...
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares has started the week up by 22 points in its first hour or so of trading, currently sitting at around 5,039 points. The gains were spread around various sectors, although defensive stocks made up the bulk of best gainers and the losers were weighted towards the tech stocks. In the gainers camp, Capita Group led by moving up 14p to 443p, Marks&Spencer gained 7.75p to 315p, Smith&Nephew gained 8.75p to 381.75p, Shire Pharmaceutical gained 22p to £10.92 and Lattice gained 3p to 149.5p. Sage led the loses with a 6p loss to 183p, closely follo...
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