The Conservative pledge to cut UK corporation tax progressively to 18% in 2020 caught investor's eyes.
Supermarkets also attracted bets as investors waited out Greek debt storm.
Pharmaceutical companies, grocers, and retailers rose as investors sought safety from Eurozone troubles.
Greek debt again played a central role for investors, depressing confidence.
Supermarkets also took a hit, with Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco struggling.
Investors were worried about Greece and where its future lies in the eurozone.
Shares at Majestic Wine were also down following its acquisition of Naked Wines.
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Fashion retailer reports 7% rise in profit but lowers 2016 profit guidance due to foreign exchange problems.
BG Group shares rose by 0.15% to finish on 1,154.72.
A new regime for non-executive directors in the UK's financial sector will see more punitive action
The High Pay Centre has dubbed 6 January 'Fat Cat Tuesday'.
Additional one-off payouts are set to be paid out by Britain's biggest firms.
As Warren Buffett says, 'be greedy when others are fearful'.
The Chancellor voiced his concerns for eurozone's recovery as Germany's exports plunged
So-called 'devo max' has been promised to Scotland for voting No, but can Westminster deliver it?
RBS leads the banking losers on the FTSE 100 after the CMA announcement.
LSEG to acquire Frank Russell from US-based Northwestern Mutual for $2.7bn.
Analysis of UK house builders' stock shows share prices beating FTSE performance as housing market recovers.
Improving economic data from US to China to Europe sets up UK markets for solid start to New Year.
The US Fed's FOMC will meet on 17-18 December.
Ireland will exit its bailout programme this weekend.