In London, the FTSE 100 fell slightly in early trading despite rising metal prices and the index fell by 26 points, or 0.39%, to 6,647.1.
Capita group made the biggest gains, rising 12.5 points, or 1.71%, to 744p. BHP Billiton made gains due to high raw materials prices, up 20 points, or 1.39%, to £14.57, closely followed by Morrison, up 4 points, or 1.33%, to 305.5p. International Power shares rose by 5.5 points, or 1.27%, to 438.25p, and Lloyds TSB shares added 6.5 points, 1.17%, 560p. Early gains were offset by some significant losses and Schroders shares fell by 19 points, or 1.62%, to £11.52. Experian shares lost 10 points, or 1.58%, to 623.5p and Man Group followed with a loss of 8.5 points, or 1.38%, to 606.5p. Tr...
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