The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.69% Lower
The FTSE 100 Index is dropping 74 points. Leading the losses are Aberdeen Group (-3.00%), ICG (-2.30%) and Barclays (-2.03%). Top gainers were Kingfisher (1.60%), Marks & Spencer (1.27%) and JD Sports Fashion (1.10%).
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