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London Market Report
(Close): The London market hung on to
early gains to end trading ahead,
helped by some upbeat corporate news.
The FTSE 100 closed 7.4 points higher
at 5,263.6 as investors were cheered by
strong trading figures from the
insurance and defence sector.
Prudential gained 2.2% after it posted
a better-than-expected 31% rise in
half-year profits, boosting shares of
rival insurer Aviva in the process.
Supermarket chain Morrisons traded flat
despite giving a positive sales update.
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