The FTSE 100 closed up 0.12% at 7769 points on Monday ahead of tomorrow’s U.K. job data. Admiral Group was the day’s highest riser, up 4.9%, followed by Antofagasta and Hikma Pharmaceuticals, up 3.1% and 2.9% respectively. St. James’s Place, SSE and Airtel Africa were the session’s biggest fallers, down 3.5%, 2.2% and 2.0% respectively.
COMPANIES NEWS:
Elliott Advisors Steps Down From Currys Takeover Talks
Elliott Advisors (UK) said it won’t make an offer for Currys.
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Marston’s Chair William Rucker to Step Down
Marston’s said Monday that its Chair William Rucker will step down from his role and as director from July 8 due to increased business commitments elsewhere.
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British Land Names William Rucker Chair Designate; Tim Score to Step Down in July
British Land said it has appointed William Rucker as chair designate, and that he will succeed Tim Score at the end of its annual general meeting…
