FTSE closes down ahead of long weekend

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The FTSE 100 index closed down 10.60 points at 3,979.80 today after further evidence from government...

The FTSE 100 index closed down 10.60 points at 3,979.80 today after further evidence from government statisticians that economic growth remains weak. Capita group led the losers, down by 10.75p to 223.25p. Prudential followed close behind, after losing 12p to 363.25p. HBOS shed 18p to 690p after the bank admitted to difficulties rolling out internet services. Great Universal Stores, GUS, shed 14p to 592.75p after its former wholly owned subsidiary Burberry reported falling sales in stores open more than a year. Vodafone performed better, gaining 2.75p to 1...

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