The FTSE 100 lost ground today, finishing the day down 78.2 points to 5067.30 with investor con...
The FTSE 100 lost ground today, finishing the day down 78.2 points to 5067.30 with investor confidence unsettled as the bombing of Afghanistan continues and new reports of anthrax emerge in the US. Gains amongst the FTSE 100 were capped at just 3% by Allied Domecq, Arm and Sage but losses were spearheaded by Kingfisher and Rolls-Royce both down 6%. Rolls-Royce's most recent blow came after the weekend press reported it has plans to cut 3,500 jobs in the wake of the terrorist attacks. Only 22 stocks posted gains in the FTSE 100 whilst 77 headed southwards. Over in the US at ...
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