FTSE 100 tops 9,000 points for first time in its history
London's blue chip index reached a new all-time high on Tuesday morning, with the mood in Europe largely optimistic before focus turns stateside. A host of major banks release earnings before the opening bell in New York. In addition, there is a US inflation reading to come. Among London shares, Experian impressed, though trading statements from Barratt Redrow and B&M disappointed. The FTSE...