Updates from AstraZeneca, Unilever and Stobart

The FTSE 100 climbed 6.8 points yesterday to 5,804. The biggest riser was ARM Holdings, up +5.55% while Amec was the biggest loser, down -1.61%.

Earlier today Japanese shares climbed thanks to hope of more monetary easing from the Bank of Japan. Strong gainers included Kobe Steel. The Dow Jones finished yesterday at 13,077, up 0.16%.