The FTSE 100 Index Closes 0.23% Higher

The FTSE 100 Index went up by 24 points or 0.23 percent on Friday to close at 10452 points. The rise was led by Halma (4.10%), Antofagasta (3.04%) and Anglo American (2.97%). On the downside, the weakerst performers were IG Group Holdings (-21.19%), Babcock International (-2.21%) and Standard Chartered (-2.12%).