Friday, April 13, 2007

FTSE hits 6-yr highest close; oil, drugmakers lead

(Reuters) - Britain's top share index marched to its highest close in more than six years on Friday, posting a 0.7 percent rise, led by oil shares and pharmaceuticals while merger and acquisitions lent support.

The FTSE 100 ended up 46 points at 6,462.4 to hit its highest close for the year. European shares also rose.


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