In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has lost a further 6.3 points to 4,894.4 points at its close.
Contract catering group Compass leads the drop to the tune of 5% or 12.75p, closing at 241.5p, after the firm issued out its second profit warning in six months. Smith & Nephew has shed 24.5p or 4.6% to 497.5p, after it received a subpoena from a US attorney's office in a probe into agreements between replacement knee and hip makers and surgeons. Shire Pharmaceuticals picked up as much as 42.5p or 7.5% to 604.5p, after reporting sales of a hyperactivity drug have steadied following a surprise suspension in Canada earlier this year. Mining firms Xstrata and Antofagasta also added 28p t...
To continue reading this article...
Join Professional Adviser for free
- Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
- Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
- Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
- Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
- Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
- Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes