FTSE 100 Climbs on Strong Earnings and Growth

Britain's FTSE 100 rose to a four-week high as strong corporate earnings and robust economic data boosted investor sentiment. Burberry and B&M surged following positive updates, offsetting losses in the mining sector.

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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% to its highest close in nearly four weeks during Thursday's trading session, driven by positive corporate earnings. The blue-chip index outperformed the midcap FTSE 250, which finished the session nearly flat. The gains came as strong macroeconomic data bolstered investor sentiment across London markets.