Stock prices in London opened higher on Friday, despite weaker-than-expected October retail sales figures for the UK.
The FTSE 100 index opened up 50.90 points, 0.7%, at 7,461.07. The FTSE 250 was.
Record PLC on Friday said its revenue, performance fees and profit decreased in its latest half year, but still announced a slight increase to its interim dividend payout.
Shares in Record were down.
Stock prices in London were up at midday on Friday, as a week of favourable data as far as inflation goes gave investors a reason to overlook disappointing UK retail sales figures.
The FTSE 100.