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Footsie reaches 2009 peak

By Bryce Elder and Neil Hume

Published: October 14 2009 20:30 | Last updated: October 14 2009 20:30

Defensive and cyclical sectors were in demand on Wednesday as a broad-based rally carried the FTSE 100 to its highest level in more than a year.

GlaxoSmithKline joined the trend, gaining 1 per cent to £12.59 amid hopes that Advair, its top-selling drug, will not face generic competition as early as previously feared.

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