FTSE 100 posts first monthly gain in three months; AstraZeneca jumps
The FTSE 100 recorded its first monthly gain in three months, while AstraZeneca shares jumped.
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London's FTSE 100 logged its first monthly gain in three months, edging up on Friday due to a boost from AstraZeneca, with investors welcoming a budget that was softer than expected on taxes.The blue-chip FTSE 100 index CURRENCYCOM:UK100 ended about 0.1% higher at 10,729.78 points, rising over 1% i…