FTSE 100 rises as Shell boosts energy stocks despite mining weakness
The UK’s FTSE 100 index edged higher on Tuesday as gains in energy stocks, led by Shell, offset weakness in precious metals miners. Rising oil prices and strength in consumer-focused shares also supported the benchmark index, while the midcap FTSE 250 traded lower. Energy stocks lead market gains The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.2%
