FTSE stays above 5000 barrier
London shares ended the week on a high note today after takeover speculation kept the FTSE 100 Index above the key 5000 barrier.
Chocolate-to-drinks group Cadbury Schweppes stormed ahead amid rumours of a potential takeover by Nestle, helping the Footsie close 5 points up at 5005 - its highest level since June 2002.