London Stock Exchange |
Markets
shrugged off fresh economic woes and gold price falls on Wednesday,
helped by positive news from retailer Marks & Spencer
(M&S). Continental
European service sector data came in weak and UK service data also
surprised on the downside, slowing to a 17-month low in October. The
FTSE had
a very positive session on Wednesday, testing the 6550 level and
manage to close at higher level at 6539. Index is heading toward 6900
level with the strong buying from every pull back and 6400 level is
proving to be strong support level.
TOP GAINER
Name
|
Close
Price
|
Change
%
|
Mark
& Spencer
|
444.1
|
9.74
|
Morrison
Suppermkts
|
162.4
|
5.94
|
Associat
Brit Foods
|
2942
|
5.71
|
Schroders
Nvtg
|
1981
|
3.18
|
United
Untilities Gr
|
865.5
|
2.79
|
TOP LOSER
Name
|
Close
Price
|
Change
%
|
Gusbourne
|
71.5
|
-3.38
|
Kingfisher
|
285
|
-2.83
|
Standard
Chartered
|
936
|
-1
|
William
Hill
|
351.8
|
-0.71
|
Dly
Mail & Gen Tst A
|
790
|
-0.57
|