UK shares advance as investors react to wave of corporate earnings




British stocks rose on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed corporate results, with the main indexes poised to close out a volatile month, almost recovering from losses triggered by disruptive U.S. trade policies.

As of 1009 GMT, the blue-chip FTSE 100 index edged up 0.1%, on track for its thirteenth consecutive winning session.

The domestically focused midcap index advanced 0.7% and was heading for its sixth straight session of gains.

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