<p>On December 16, the Financial Times 100 Index in the London Stock Market closed at 8,684.56 points, up 50.81 points from the previous trading day, with a rise of 0.59%. All three major European stock indices rose that day. In terms of individual stocks, financial stocks led the gains in the London Stock Market, with the top five gainers being: British American Tobacco up 3.57%, GSK up 2.35%, financial investment company St. James's Place up 2.15%, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust up 1.95%, and F&amp;C Investment Trust up 1.93%</p>

<p>The London Stock Exchange rose on the 16th, with the Financial Times 100 Index closing at 8,684.56 points, up 50.81 points from the previous trading day, an increase of 0.59%. On that day, all three major European stock indices rose, with financial stocks performing prominently. British American Tobacco, GSK, St. James's Place, Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust, and F&C Investment Trust all ranked among the top five in terms of gains</p>

London Stock Market Rises on the 16th