The FTSE 100 soared early and then consolidated its gains in late trading to record a 119.7 point rise, or 1.93%, to close at 6308.8.
Capita Group was the day’s best performer; the business process outsourcers climbed 40.5 points, or 5.71%, to 748.5. Standard Chartered recorded a better-than-expected 30% jump in interim profits, taking its share price up 79 points, or 5.03%, to 1638. Vodafone also did well, up 7.6 points, or 4.91%, to 159.4. Xstrata posted a 47% first-half in net profits rise to $3bn, in line with forecasts, but still fell 119.7 points, or 1.93%, to 6308.8. Tate & Lyle was the only other to lose ground today, falling 3 points or 0.54%, to 558.5. In New York, the Dow Jones started lower as cautious in...
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