FTSE 100 movers: Persimmon, Meggitt, LSE

7th Feb 2014 15:05

Housebuilder Persimmon was the top riser of the FTSE 100 a day after a report from Halifax showed house prices rose more than expected in January. Engineering company Meggitt rallied after reports showed a rise in UK manufacturing and industrial production in December, albeit less than expected. The London Stock Exchange Group edged higher after announcing China-based firm GF Financial Markets (UK) Ltd has joined its equity and derivatives markets.Hargreaves Lansdown declined after Jefferies downgraded the stock to 'hold' from 'buy' due to the continuing impact of low interest rates on interest receivables at the company.Shire slumped after saying it will no longer pursue the development of Vyvanse, its medicine for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Compass Group despite releasing an interim statement saying it made a good start to the new financial year, with organic revenue growth of 4% on a constant currency basis.FTSE 100 - RisersPersimmon (PSN) 1,382.00p +3.13%Whitbread (WTB) 3,918.00p +2.65%Meggitt (MGGT) 517.50p +2.58%Aberdeen Asset Management (ADN) 417.70p +2.43%London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) 1,917.00p +2.35%Schroders (SDR) 2,540.00p +2.13%TUI Travel (TT.) 432.30p +2.01%Intertek Group (ITRK) 2,909.00p +1.93%Antofagasta (ANTO) 892.00p +1.88%British Land Co (BLND) 671.50p +1.82%FTSE 100 - FallersTullow Oil (TLW) 832.00p -3.54%BG Group (BG.) 1,062.00p -2.25%Admiral Group (ADM) 1,412.00p -1.53%Hargreaves Lansdown (HL.) 1,358.00p -0.95%Shire Plc (SHP) 3,112.00p -0.92%Johnson Matthey (JMAT) 3,188.00p -0.84%Compass Group (CPG) 894.50p -0.78%Amec (AMEC) 1,042.00p -0.76%Tesco (TSCO) 321.30p -0.65%Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) 82.15p -0.62%RD