Rising UK stocks have helped the FTSE 100 index gain 36 points to 4,167. Exel, the logistics...
Rising UK stocks have helped the FTSE 100 index gain 36 points to 4,167. Exel, the logistics company, has reported a fall in net earnings because of less trade in its US and European markets and currency fluctuations, but its shares are still up 26p to 686p to lead the FTSE 100 gainers. Pearson shares gained 19.25p to 588.25p after it reported better earnings figures on the back of cost cutting in its first half. United Utilities has fallen, however, after announcing a massive £1bn rights issue, which it says is needed to meet the costs of tighter water industry regul...
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