Gains in the banking and pharmaceuticals sectors helped the FTSE add 20 points this morning, taking ...
Gains in the banking and pharmaceuticals sectors helped the FTSE add 20 points this morning, taking it above the 4,200 level for the first time since mid-June. The index is up 200 points to 4,202 since a dip in the first week of July. Standard Chartered was the lead gainer this morning, adding 14p to 843p. Lloyds TSB added 6p to 436p. Prudential added 5.5p to 418p. Shire Pharmaceuticals gained 6.25p to 464.25p on continued positive reaction to yesterday's news about further patent protection of one of its products. AstraZenica continued the bounce s...
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