The FTSE 100 Index Closes 0.29% Higher

The FTSE 100 Index went up by 31 points or 0.29 percent on Thursday to close at 10725 points. The rise was led by BAE Systems (3.11%), London Stock Exchange (2.68%) and 3i (2.55%). On the downside, the weakerst performers were Haleon (-15.45%), Lloyds Banking (-5.35%) and St. Jamess (-3.48%).