The benchmark FTSE 100 index , following Monday’s 0.5% upside. Gains were led by Segro which rose 3.06% to £693.20.
HSBC gained 1.65% to £985.80, after naming David Lindberg, former NatWest retail-banking head, as its new UK chief executive. The appointment marks another key leadership move under CEO Georges Elhedery, who has accelerated restructuring since taking the top role last year.
added 1.41% to £366.90 ahead of its third-quarter update, while Centrica climbed 1.25% to £174.05.
RELX gained 1.67% to £3,462, continuing its steady rally. Meanwhile, Unilever slipped £27 to £4,632 after confirming that the planned demerger of its ice-cream division would be delayed due to the ongoing .
