(AFX UK Focus) 2008-08-22 11:53 FTSE gains 1 pct as banks and miners rise (Interactive Investor)

Story date: 2008-08-22 04:14:51
Added on: 2008-08-22 06:44:38

LONDON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - Britain's top share index rose 1 by midday on Friday as miners benefited from firmer commodity prices, while financials rebounded after recent losses and were boosted by merger and acquisition activity in the sector. By 1009 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 51.1 points at 5,3421.2, after ticking down 1.6 points on Thursday. The UK benchmark is down 16 percent for the ...


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