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FTSE 100 flat as airline shares rise Banks surge as FTSE 100 edges up
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London's main share index, the FTSE 100, was little changed at noon, but airline shares were higher. (Close): London's main share index, the FTSE 100, edged into positive territory at the end of Thursday trading.
The blue-chip index had lost just 3 points, 0.04%, to trade at 7,019.24 at midday. At the close, the benchmark blue-chip index was up 4.98 points, or 0.07%, to trade at 7,026.90.
Airline shares Easyjet and BA-owner IAG rose after German rival Lufthansa said bookings were better than expected in September. Banks fared especially well, with RBS, Barclays and Standard Chartered occupying the top three winners' slots.
And airline shares Easyjet and BA-owner IAG rose after German rival Lufthansa said bookings were better than expected in September.
Deutsche Bank said the ad-hoc statement from Lufthansa was "substantially better" than expected.Deutsche Bank said the ad-hoc statement from Lufthansa was "substantially better" than expected.
Shares in the London Stock Exchange were slightly higher after it reported a 19% rise in third-quarter total income, helped by growth in all its businesses. Shares in the London Stock Exchange were up 1% after it reported a 19% rise in third-quarter total income, helped by growth in all its businesses.
Engineering group Keller saw its shares slump nearly 27% after it warned that profits would be around 15% below market expectations. It said trading conditions in Asia were difficult and losses were mounting. Engineering group Keller saw its shares slump 27% after it warned that profits would be around 15% below market expectations. It said trading conditions in Asia were difficult and losses were mounting.
Sterling slipped against the dollar to $1.2261 and similarly against the euro fell 0.21% to €1.1172. Sterling slipped 0.33% against the dollar to $1.2247, but was stable against the euro at €1.1198.