FTSE ends up as Prudential trims losses

The FTSE 100 index eventually closed up 14 points or 0.32% to 4,429.7 after Prudential regained some of its losses. Earlier in the day, Pru shares dropped 3.75% but had pulled back to end the day down just 5.25p or 1.16% to 447p. Anvescap also dropped 6.25p or 2.21% to 276.25p while BOC Group lost 20p or 2.14% to 913.5p. BG Group, the gas company, gained 7.5p or 2.19% to 350p while British Airways also managed to pull back 4.75p or 2.12% by close of business to 229p. Anglo American also closed the day up 18p or 1.55% to £11.79. In the US, the Dow Jones was down 29.9 points or 0....