FTSE 100 closes at new record after breaching all-time high
The FTSE 100 closed at a fresh record high on Tuesday, having broken its all-time record earlier in the day.
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The FTSE 100 closed at a fresh record high on Tuesday, having broken its all-time record earlier in the day.
Rentokil shares slipped on Thursday as investors fretted intense competition with its main US rival could dent hopes of building the world's largest pest control company.
The FTSE moved 29.06 points higher, or 0.37%, to close at 7,877.05.
Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Tesco, THG, M&C Saatchi, Direct Line and Vistry.
The FTSE 100 company anticipates net revenues from tobacco and 'next-generation products' to rise by low single-digit levels on a constant currency basis for the 12 months ending September.