FTSE up three days running

According to figures from the Government, retail increased by 0.6% in November led by household goods, clothing and footwear. Retailer GUS, which has companies like Argos and Homebase under its umbrella, added 42p or 4.7% to 930p after Retail Week reported a group of private-equity firms and banks could make an £11bn offer. High street retailers Next have also added 40p to 1645p, along with Boots picking up 16p to 650.50p. Drug maker, GlaxoSmithKline increased 30p to 1196p as analysts raised its stock rating on the prospect it will increase its earnings. Cruise company Carnival is ...