Trading on the FTSE indices is somewhat mixed this morning, so the main mover to watch is Prudential, after the life group announced it would not now sell its stake in Egg, the internet bank.
The FTSE 100 index is currently down 5.4 points or 0.12% to 4,410.3 and Pru’s share price is already down 17p or 3.76% to 435.25p this morning, as analysts have not reacted well to its plans to hold onto the stake for now. Elsewhere, there are no significant movers as all the focus seems to be on Pru. RBOS is having another bad day after yesterday watching its share price fall, on the back of suggestions it may buy Abbey National plc. RBOS’ share value is currently down 43p or 2.76% to £15.16. Antofagasta is also down 22.5p or 2.24% to 982.5p while BOC Group, the energy company, ha...
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