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FTSE hit by fresh stumble in Greek aid talks

LONDON, Feb 10 - Britain's leading share index closed lower and posted its worst week for two months after fresh Greek political drama around the terms of its second bailout package fuelled selling of cyclical stocks and brought fresh technical support into sight.

FTSE falls as Greek debt deal wait goes on

LONDON Feb 10 - Britain's top share index was slightly lower on Friday, as weak China imports prompted a bout of profit taking in the mining sector and as uncertainty over a bailout for Greece dragged on.

Miners lead FTSE down on Greek, China worries

LONDON Feb 10 - Miners led Britain's top share index lower early on Friday, after weak trade data from China and anxiety over Greece's austerity deal clouded the outlook in the sector and weighed on investors' sentiment.

UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Friday Feb 10

LONDON, Feb 9 - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening a touch lower on Friday, giving away most of the previous session's gains on renewed concerns about Greece's future after the country's international creditors demanded more steps from Athens before they release a rescue package.

Britain's FTSE ends up on Greek deal hopes, BG

LONDON, Feb 9 - Britain's top share index closed modestly higher on Thursday, supported by oil and banking stocks after BG Group reported strong results and Greece moved closer to securing a bailout package that will avert a chaotic default.

Britain's FTSE steady, BoE move priced in

LONDON, Feb 9 - Britain's blue chip index was steady at midday, with corporate earnings still the main focus of the day after the Bank of England's announcement on interest rates and quantitative easing brought no surprises.

 
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CWC.L 36.33 -7.24 -16.62
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