Dubai bailout boosts early FTSE

At 10:30am, the FTSE 100 had risen 48.04 points (0.91%) to 5,309.61 - boosted by the $10bn loan to Dubai, as well as positive financials and miners. The London Stock Exchange Group led the way, up 7.42% to 746p; while Standard Chartered was 4.27% higher to £15.74. Vedanta Resources and Lonmin were also in demand. Meanwhile, Dairy Milk maker Cadbury today recommended shareholders reject the bid from rival Kraft Foods, which it says substantially undervalue the company. Cadbury has advanced 0.32% early. In addition, British Airways revealed it has begun to work with trustees to devel...