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The FTSE 100 Index, also called FTSE 100, FTSE, or, informally, the 'footsie (), is a share index of the stocks of the 100 companies listed on the London Stock Exchange having the highest market capitalisation.

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Europe Stocks Regain Traction, Turn Higher

European markets traded volatile on Thursday, but stocks moved off earlier lows to trade rise, shaking off a clutch of downbeat euro-area data.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.5% to 240.79, led by oil and banking stocks. The FTSE 100 index was especially strong, up 0.8% to 5,306.32, as heavyweight HSBC Holdings PLC rose 1.4% and BP PLC rose 1.7%. The French CAC 40 index rose 0.5% to 3,019.72, led by a 2% rise for Credit Agricole SA , but retailer Carrefour SA fell 1.6%. The German DAX 30 index lagged with a 0.3% gain to 6,302.94, as E.On AG rose 1.7%, but Infineon Technologies AG dropped 1.4%.Copyright © 2012 MarketWatch, Inc....

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