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Ex-dividend firms drag down FTSE 100 Ex-dividend firms drag down FTSE 100
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(Noon): London's leading shares fell in Thursday morning trade after several big companies went ex-dividend. (Close): London's leading shares fell in Thursday morning trade after several big companies went ex-dividend.
Among those trading without entitlement to their latest dividend pay-out were Dixons Carphone, Taylor Wimpey and Hammerson, all down more than 3%. Among those trading without entitlement to their latest dividend pay-out were Dixons Carphone, Taylor Wimpey and Hammerson, all down.
Others included the London Stock Exchange group, which shed 1.3%. Others included the London Stock Exchange group, which shed 0.74%.
Overall, the FTSE 100 index was 23.85 points or 0.35% lower at 6,811.93. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.25% against the dollar to $1.3199. Overall, the FTSE 100 index was down 18.88 points or 0.28% at 6,816.90. On the currency markets, the pound fell 0.37% against the dollar to $1.3183.
Sterling was 0.5% lower against the euro at €1.1688. Sterling was 0.47% lower against the euro at €1.1692.