Friday, June 1, 2007

FTSE kicks off June on firm footing, US data eyed

(Reuters) - Britain's top share index gained ground in early trade on Friday, as Punch Taverns forged higher, but economic worries put a leash on sentiment ahead of a slew of key U.S. data and after Chinese stocks tumbled.

Topping the FTSE 100 gainers chart, Punch Taverns added 2.5 percent after Goldman Sachs raised its price target.


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