British stocks up

BRITISH stocks rose yesterday, paced by Xstrata after the company reported a record full-year profit.

British stocks up

BHP Billiton also advanced, rebounding from five days of declines.

International Power climbed after the utility posted profit that beat analysts’ estimates.

The FTSE rose 79.80, or 1.3%, to 6,138.50.

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