Financials boost FTSE

A strong performance from financial stocks boosted the London markets today, offsetting heavy losses from steel maker Corus.

Financials boost FTSE
Wed, 30 Aug, 2006 - 18:47

A strong performance from financial stocks boosted the London markets today, offsetting heavy losses from steel maker Corus.

The FTSE 100 Index closed 41 points higher at 5929.3 after Prudential came back in focus as bid rumours swept the City.

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