Britain’s top share index rose on Wednesday, boosted by a rise in insurer Prudential after it announced a special dividend with results that beat expectations. Prudential rose 2.9 percent, the top FTSE 100 riser, after its profit was lifted by strong performances at its British, U.S. and Asian life businesses. “Overall Prudential remains in good shape and … has allayed Read More

A worker shelters from the rain under a Union Flag umbrella as he passes the London Stock Exchange in the City of London, Britain in this October 1, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLE/FILES Britain’s top share index closed in marginally positive territory on Monday, as a rally in mining stocks following new stimulus measures from China – the world’s top Read More