Tobacco firms could send FTSE up in smoke

Antofagasta, the operator of three copper mines in Chile leads the mornings gains adding 23p to 1102p. British Airways has also started well adding 3.25p to 224.25p, while Sainsbury has increased 3.50p to 269.50p. Hays, the recruitment operation, leads the drop, shedding 2.50p to 118.75p. After making good gains yesterday, tobacco firms face a tense day on the market, as firms' advertisements will be restricted, under new UK rules aimed at discouraging people from smoking. Cigarettes and other tobacco product manufacturers are only able to advertise in stores, pubs and clubs, and f...