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RSA shares hold back FTSE 100 index RSA shares hold back FTSE 100 index
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(Open): Shares in the insurer RSA held back gains on the FTSE 100, after Swiss rival Zurich abandoned its bid plans.(Open): Shares in the insurer RSA held back gains on the FTSE 100, after Swiss rival Zurich abandoned its bid plans.
RSA shares were down more than 20% in early trading, making it easily the biggest loser.RSA shares were down more than 20% in early trading, making it easily the biggest loser.
Overall the FTSE 100 index was 0.27% higher, or 16.63 points, at 6,120.74 in early trading. Overall the FTSE 100 share index was 0.27% higher, or 16.63 points, at 6,120.74.
On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.24% against the dollar to $1.5566, and was up 0.12% against the euro at €1.3737.On the currency markets, the pound was up 0.24% against the dollar to $1.5566, and was up 0.12% against the euro at €1.3737.
In other corporate news, shares in Inmarsat were more than 1% higher after it announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom to bring passengers in-flight internet. Deutsche Telekom will supply the 4G, while Inmarsat will supply the satellite access.In other corporate news, shares in Inmarsat were more than 1% higher after it announced a deal with Deutsche Telekom to bring passengers in-flight internet. Deutsche Telekom will supply the 4G, while Inmarsat will supply the satellite access.
However, shares in the fashion retailer French Connection slumped more than 7%. It reported a loss for the first half of the year with the chairman Stephen Marks describing it as "a tough trading period".However, shares in the fashion retailer French Connection slumped more than 7%. It reported a loss for the first half of the year with the chairman Stephen Marks describing it as "a tough trading period".
The company said it was dependent on a good Christmas selling period. Shares were slightly higher The company said it was dependent on a good Christmas selling period.