Happy new year for FTSE as top shares climb

Hopes of a prosperous New Year were high in London today after blue chip shares rounded off 2003 with their first annual advance in four years.

Happy new year for FTSE as top shares climb

Hopes of a prosperous New Year were high in London today after blue chip shares rounded off 2003 with their first annual advance in four years.

The FTSE 100 Index of leading shares ended the year 6.5 points up at 4476.9, more than 13% ahead on last year and the highest level for 17 months.

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