The FTSE Finish Line - Monday, Dec. 1
UK midcap stocks fell due to declines in financial and industrial sectors, with the FTSE 250 dropping 0.8%. The FTSE 100 remained flat. Britain's services sector contracted, but manufacturing PMI rose. Investors await U.S. Fed's policy cues. Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems saw declines, while precious metal miners gained. Melrose Industries' shares fell after CFO announcement, while HICL Infrastructure rose after canceling a merger. UK mining stocks surged on potential U.S. rate cuts. Technical view: FTSE100 bullish above 9689, bearish below 9683.
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