The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares went on a roller-coaster ride today, at one point rising more...
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK shares went on a roller-coaster ride today, at one point rising more than 100 points on its opening level only to come crashing down before recovering somewhat to end the day down 25.7 points at 5,167.6. Mixed reactions to US company results again played to market jitters as investors pulled one way then the other. There were more gainers than losers in the FTSE today - 55 to 44 - but the fact the index closed down indicates that the losses were heavier than the gains. Media stocks figured prominently among the losers, with Granada down 10p to ...
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