Ian King takes a look at the record-breaking FTSE-100 index. But its performance doesn't necessarily tell you much about the health or otherwise of corporate Britain.
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Ian Holloway, one of the most eccentric managers in British football, is famous for his idioms and sayings.
One of his most celebrated came when, in May 2004, his Queens Park Rangers team had secured promotion to England’s second tier: “They say every dog has his day — and today is Woof Day. Today I just want to bark.”
Lately, the FTSE-100
While the leading U.K. index is often seen as overwhelmingly defensive, those perceived weaknesses have proved to be a strength…
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