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London midday: Stocks maintain gains in calmer markets
The FTSE 100 was up 0.5% at 8,206.41. Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said: "After a volatile week last week investors will be relieved to see the FTSE 100 start off on Monday with steady gains. "The current calm may not last long …