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Royal Mail rise can't stop FTSE sliding into red
Citywire.co.uk The UK blue-chip index closed 21 points, or 0.3%, lower at 7,026, despite a jump in the shares of Royal Mail (RMG), up 3.6% at 496.4p, after rival Whistl said it had suspended its business mail delivery service to stem losses. Oil stocks were among … FTSE 100 slips as election rally falters, but Royal Mail rises Market round-up: Royal Mail surge can't stop FTSE 100 falling into red LONDON MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Gains; Royal Mail Up On Rival Retreat |
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