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THE FTSE 100 Index struggled to extend Monday's record-breaking rise yesterday as a major mining deal brought the bounce back to a halt.
Profit taking and a lacklustre start to trading on Wall Street added to the more subdued trading, with the Footsie closing up 18.3 points at 4171.3. BHP Billiton's withdrawal of its bid for fellow miner Rio Tinto put the top tier on the back foot from early trade, dampening spirits after yesterday's near 10% rise. The news also sent Rio's shares tumbling 37% or 900p to 1550p, while several other miners fell amid general profit-taking.See the full content of this document
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