FTSE adds to gains as global markets regain composure
The FTSE 100 index added to early gains at midday on Wednesday, mirroring global stock markets which have regained some composure following January’s steep losses.
US markets were buoyed by a stronger than expected earnings report from Google-owner Alphabet, with the shares gaining 10% in after hours trading. Investors will be hoping for the same from Facebook when it reports after the US ...