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FTSE 100 lower as Rolls-Royce shares fall further FTSE 100 close lower as Rolls-Royce shares fall further
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(Noon): The FTSE fell as investors remained wary over Greece, while Rolls-Royce shares dropped further following Monday's profit downgrade. (Close): Shares on London's blue chip index closed at their lowest point since January as investors remained wary over Greece and Rolls-Royce shares dropped further following Monday's profit downgrade.
The FTSE 100 index was 10.83 points lower at 6,524.85, with Rolls-Royce shares the biggest faller, down 4.6%. The FTSE 100 closed 103.47 points, or 1.6%, lower at 6432.21.
Rolls had cut its full-year profit forecast on Monday, and on Tuesday several banks lowered their share price targets for the aerospace firm. Shares in Rolls-Royce fell a further 5.36%. on Tuesday as several banks lowered their share price targets for the aerospace firm.
Shares in Marks and Spencer reversed early gains to stand down 1%. Marks and Spencer shares fell 2.19%.
The retailer reported a dip in non-food sales during the first three months of the financial year, with general merchandise - which includes clothing - down 0.4%, compared with a 0.7% rise in the previous quarter.The retailer reported a dip in non-food sales during the first three months of the financial year, with general merchandise - which includes clothing - down 0.4%, compared with a 0.7% rise in the previous quarter.
Shares in Asos fell 2.7% despite the online fashion retailer saying its full-year sales growth was set to be at the "higher end" of its 15-20% projections. Shares in Asos fell 6.3.6% despite the online fashion retailer saying its full-year sales growth was set to be at the "higher end" of its 15-20% projections.
Asos said retail sales in the four months to 30 June grew by 20%, with UK sales up 27% while international sales climbed 16%.Asos said retail sales in the four months to 30 June grew by 20%, with UK sales up 27% while international sales climbed 16%.
Greece remained a worry for investors. Eurozone ministers have called on Greece to put forward fresh proposals after Greek voters rejected the latest draft bailout deal in a referendum.Greece remained a worry for investors. Eurozone ministers have called on Greece to put forward fresh proposals after Greek voters rejected the latest draft bailout deal in a referendum.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to present new proposals on Tuesday.Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is expected to present new proposals on Tuesday.
On the currency markets, the pound slipped 0.2% against the euro to €1.4081 and dropped more than a cent against the dollar to $1.5460. On the currency markets, the pound slipped 0.13% against the euro to €1.40970 and dropped more than 1% against the dollar to $1.54370.