| 17:15 - Despite failing to hold onto all its gains, the FTSE 100 (UKX) closed 36 points higher at 5693 as the positive news from China sustained optimism and Wall Street put in a healthy performance. There was a surprise winner at the end of the session in shape of freshly-promoted Russian miner Polymetal (POLY), which added more than 3%. Sliding further was Essar Energy (ESSR), which lost a ... |
