In London the FTSE 100 Index has made a small profit on yesterday's decline, at its close today, adding 28.70 points to 5245.90 and led by retailers including Morrison.
The supermarket chain has climbed 4.25p to 186.25p. Retailer Gus added 19.5p to 866p, as its 66% owned Burberry brand reported a 10% first-quarter sales increase on the back of market spread in Spain and Korea, while also refurbishing existing US stores. High street clothing group, Marks & Spencer picked up 7.75p to 365.75p, despite a sales drop for the seventh straight quarter. The firm however, says plans to boost profitability and cut costs remain intact, while its food sector also remains strong. Investment manager Amvescap, lead the fallers, down 8p to 416.25p, with little furthe...
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