London (AFP) — in London main stock market rose on Thursday, ahead of the Christmas break, with the energy sector as oil prices had fake annual week highs.
FTSE 100 index rose shares top 0.21 percent to close at 5,996.07.
Market in London came within a whisker of psychological level 6000-points, not a domain since June 2008.
"Rally Santa for hmirim leads the London has continued this morning, with a stock of energy fuelling push higher," said will Hedden, sales trader at a firm financial spread betting odd index.
"High 26-month for oil prices and weather cold driving demand for gas meant BP, age group and the Royal Dutch Shell all enjoyed early."
Lloyds Banking group (LBG) was the most popular stocks, seeing 54.6 million shares go owners followed by Vodafone with 41.2 million.
TUI Travel had the top performing company, climbing percentages 2.48 – or flashlight 6-end at 247.5, followed by Kingfisher which rose 2-18 percent – or a 5.6-to close at 263.7.
Intertek Group was the largest faller, shedding 2.53 percent – or torch 47 – to 3,152, followed by the arm holdings that lost percentages 2.38 — or a 10.5-finish at 429.8.
17: 25 GMT, sterling was trading in US dollars, 1.541 from1 .539 dollars each up around the same time on a Wednesday, and the currency has been unchanged against the euro in the same period in 1.176 euros.
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