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Market Report - Close
02 Jun
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London close: Oil giants help underpin FTSE's muted gains

London stocks managed to keep their heads above water by the close on Wednesday, although the main boards continued to lack direction through the afternoon, with many traders away from their desks for the half-term holiday.

01 Jun
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London close: Energy and mining plays lead FTSE higher

London equity markets finished in positive territory on Tuesday, with energy and mining stocks pacing the advance as investors mulled an encouraging reading on the UK manufacturing sector.