U.K. Stocks Retreat, Paced by Antofagasta, BHP; Marks & Spencer Rallies

(Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks fell, paced by
Antofagasta Plc, Xstrata Plc and BHP Billiton Ltd. as copper
prices reversed earlier gains in Asia.

Marks & Spencer Group Plc limited declines after the company
beat analysts' estimates. Next Plc also advanced. Unilever
climbed amid takeovers in the food industry. Wolseley Plc slipped
after U.S.-based Home Depot Inc. lowered its profit forecast.


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