The FTSE 100 wiped out yesterday's losses and even put in a gain today as investors put behind ...
The FTSE 100 wiped out yesterday's losses and even put in a gain today as investors put behind them the panic selling prompted by yesterday's airline tragedy in the US. Market jitters were allayed after overnight evidence suggested the crash was not related to terrorism. News that the Taleban left the Afghan capital, Kabul, today also lifted spirits. London's leading index surged 130.9 points to 5277.1 on Tuesday after 87 stocks recorded gains and only 12 stocks declined. There was a raft of key corporate news out today. Index heavyweight Vodafone posted disappointing reve...
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