India, Oct. 30 -- U.K. stock market's benchmark FTSE 100 moved higher Friday morning, supported by strong results from pharma major AstraZeneca and energy giant BP. Weakness in bank and mining stocks limited market's upside.
The FTSE 100 was up 32.70 points or 0.3% at 10,757.77 about an hour before noon.
AstraZeneca moved up 4% after profit rose more than expected in the third quarter. The drugmaker reported that its third quarter profit attributable to owners of the Parent increased to $3.12 billion from $2.53 billion, prior year. Diluted earnings per $0.25 Ordinary Share was $2.00 compared to $1.62.
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