The FTSE got on to a good start this morning, as stocks rose led by Aviva after the insurer said nin...
The FTSE got on to a good start this morning, as stocks rose led by Aviva after the insurer said nine-month sales climbed. The company's shares advanced 13.5p, or 3%, to 468p. Nine-month sales rose 6% as it increased distribution agreements to sell retirement-savings products through banks across Europe. Shares for Chloride Group have also jumped, after reporting a first-half profit from a year-earlier loss. Shares were up 2.5p, or 8.1%, to 33.5. The maker of devices that protect electrical equipment from power failures reported a first-half profit following a year- earlier loss a...
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