FTSE 100 continues record run boosted by Anglo American, AstraZeneca

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FTSE 100 continues record run boosted by Anglo American, AstraZeneca

(Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 extended a record rally on Monday, driven by gains in Anglo American after a report said BHP Group was considering a better buyout proposal and AstraZeneca after it reported progress in some treatments. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to hit an all-time high of 8,185.69 points by 0725 GMT. The index was up for eight of the past nine sessions. The upbeat sentiment spilled over into the new week as Wall Street r…