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The FTSE 100 bounced back yesterday after Abu Dhabi bailed out Dubai, and metals prices firmed up.

The FTSE 100 bounced back yesterday after Abu Dhabi bailed out Dubai, and metals prices firmed up. The index rose 1% to close at 5,315.

Commodity stocks were among the day's top performers. Lonmin added 3.7%, while Antofagasta rose 3.2%., and Xstrata and ENRC gained 2.6% and 2% respectively.

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