India, July 24 -- The UK stock market gained modest ground in positive territory on Friday with weak crude oil prices and data showing an unexpected rise in retail sales in the country aiding sentiment. Some positive corporate updates contributed as well to market's rise.
The benchmark FTSE 100, which advanced to 10,700.94 earlier, was up 16.18 points or 0.15% at 10,655.35 a little over half an hour past noon.
JD Sports Fashion climbed 3%. Weir Group, 3i Group, Pershing Square Holdings, Anglo American Plc, IAG and The Sage Group gained 2%-2.7%.
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