Retail and mining stocks give FTSE minor boost

Strong gains from miners and retailing giant Marks & Spencer helped the London market rebound from a three-day run of losses today.

Retail and mining stocks give FTSE minor boost
Tue, 06 Nov, 2007 - 18:06

Strong gains from miners and retailing giant Marks & Spencer helped the London market rebound from a three-day run of losses today.

Marks & Spencer shares powered more than 3% ahead today as investors reacted to bullish trading comments from chief executive Stuart Rose.

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