The FTSE started the week at a drop, falling 25.7 points, or 0.39%, to 6582.20p.
The morning’s best climbers included Anglo American, which rose 88 points, or 2.99%, to 3033p. ITV increased by 0.9 points, or 0.79%, to 115.10p. BG Group climbed 5.50 points, or 0.67%, opening at 827.00p. Royal Dutch Shell jumped 12 points, or 0.58%, to 2095p. Barclays increased by four points, or 0.57%, to 700p. Cadbury Schweppes opened among the losers today, falling 12.5 points, or 1.84%, to 667.5p. Invesco fell 10.5 points, or 1.62%, to 636p. Mitchells & Butlers dropped 14 points, or 1.59%, this morning, opening at 865.50p. Northern Rock fell 13.5 points, or 1.56%, to 854.5p. ...
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