Metal firm puts polish on strong day for FTSE

Lonmin, a producer of Platinum Group Metals, closed up 245 points, or 7.38%, to close on £35.65. In addition, the British Sky Broadcasting Group, who kickstarted the FTSE earlier this morning, closed positively, up 31.5 points, or 5.39%, to 616p. Alternative investment firm Man Group also had a strong day, finishing up 20.5 points, or 3.66%, to close on 581p. However, these gains were offset by disappointing days from Pearson, an international media firm, which finished down 30.5 points, or 3.39%, to close on 870.5p. Software firm, BAE Systems, finished down 9 points, or 1.98%, to c...