CRH, an international group of diversified building materials businesses, soared 3.92 percent, the top gainer of the blue chips. ITV and Ocado Group increased by 1.63 percent and 0.88 percent, respectively.
Polymetal International, a precious metals mining company, was the worst performer in the blue chips, with its shares losing 3.61 percent. Melrose Industries, a London-based company that specialises in buying and improving underperforming businesses, dropped 3.32 percent. Antofagasta, a copper mining company, fell 2.73 percent.
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