The FTSE 100 closed down 0.18 per cent or 14.29 points to 7,764.09 this afternoon. Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Purplebricks, JD Sports Fashion, Wandisco, Joules and Direct Line. Read the Tuesday 9 May Business Live blog below.
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