Tech stocks lift Dow as FTSE stays ahead

The Dow Jones added more than 21 points, or 0.2%, to trade at 9,602.16 at just before 1500 BST. An improved revenue forecast from US computer chip firm Intel sent its shares up more than 5% to $20.52. Shares in other technology firms also rose on investor hopes an economic recovery will boost the sector, with Microsoft up 2.8% to $25.39 and Hewlett Packard adding 1.45%. Meanwhile, in the UK, a buoyant mood sparked by positive GDP data helped keep the FTSE ahead before the weekend, with the index up more than 1% to 4,922.67. Lloyds Banking Group dominated the index, up 6% to 111p...