<p>The Financial Times 100 Index on the London Stock Exchange closed at 9068.58 points on the 1st, down 64.23 points from the previous trading day, a decrease of 0.70%. All three major European stock indices fell that day. In terms of individual stocks, consumer stocks led the gains in the London stock market, with the top five gainers being: Pearson Group up 6.06%, investment firm Melrose Industries up 5.00%, Unilever up 2.79%, British American Tobacco up 2.25%, and precious metals producer Fresnillo up 2.07%</p>

<p>The Financial Times 100 Index in the London Stock Market closed at 9068.58 points on the 1st, down 64.23 points from the previous trading day, a decline of 0.70%. The three major European stock indices all fell that day. Consumer stocks performed well, with Pearson Group rising 6.06%, Melrose Industries rising 5.00%, Unilever rising 2.79%, British American Tobacco rising 2.25%, and Fresnillo rising 2.07%</p>

London Stock Market fell on the 1st