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Footsie claws back losses to finish flat

The wider FTSE-100 index closed flat, down one point at 5792.2 yesterday, having clawed its way back from earlier losses.

A positive opening on Wall Street helped buoy London stocks, with the Dow Jones industrial average up more than 85 points in early trade, helped by signs of growing business optimism.

However, investors are cautious as the eurozone woes continue to weigh on their minds.

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