FTSE 100 – reaching new highs The FTSE 100 reached a new record in October, peaking at 9,784.33 points on the 29th October before finishing the month at 9,717.25, up from 9,371.97.  Retailer Next led the blue-chip risers with a 15.79% gain, after it raised its full-year profit forecast following a stronger-than-expected third quarter. In … Continue reading FTSE October review: Next & THG big winners as index hits record peak