The FTSE 100 index achieved the rare today, closing unchanged at 4,204.40. Royal & Sun Allia...
The FTSE 100 index achieved the rare today, closing unchanged at 4,204.40. Royal & Sun Alliance led the gainers, rising 5.5p to 149.5p ahead of Thursday's results. Exel, the logistics and freight forwarding company, gained 23p to 710p as further evidence of stronger US growth increased its chances of growing earnings. HBOS led the banking sector with an 18.5p rise to 722.5p. ICI was another firm doing well from signs of US recovery, increasing 4.25p to 407p. United Utilities agreed a joint venture with Scottish Water to meet new infrastructure investment r...
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