U.K. stocks rise led by Lloyds and commodity producers

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Stocks in the U.K. appreciated, led by Lloyds Banking Group Plc and commodity producers. Country's mining companies gained after unexpected expansion in Chinese manufacturing, while Lloyds rose to the highest point since October 2010. The FTSE 100 jumped 0.3% to 6,643.55, while the FTSE All-Share Index gained 0.4% so far today. The ISEQ gauge rallied 0.8%.
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