(Sharecast News) - London stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, but gains were muted as investors eyed the Autumn Statement. At 0820 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 0.2% at 7,499.76. Chancellor Jeremey Hunt is due to deliver his statement at around 1230 GMT, after Prime...
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