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FTSE flies on BA passenger numbers

Professional Adviser| 03 Jul 2009 | 16:02
Author: John Bakie

Categories: Economics / Markets

Tags:Ftse 100| Ftse

The FTSE 100 was heading upwards this afternoon after a turbulent day of trading in London, up 18.38 points (0.43%) to 4,252.65.

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British Airways was the biggest gainer, up 6.72% to 127p, as figures released today revealing its June passenger numbers were better than expected, though still down 3.8%.

Banks fared well, with Barclays adding 2.84% to 297.2p and Lloyds up 2.82% to 67.76p.

Friends Provident continued to lead the day’s losers, down 6.89% to 63.4p after its demerger from F&C.

Wall Street markets were closed today for a public holiday.

Categories: Economics / Markets

Tags: Ftse 100| Ftse

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