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FTSE 100 closes firmly lower on chilly Wednesday with ITV the big switch-off
The Footsie may have mainly traded sideways throughout the day but there have been some notable movements among blue-chips.
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St James's Place PLC
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St. James's Place PLC is a financial services holding company with principal interests in the sale and marketing of wealth management products and services. The principal activity of the Company is the transaction of long-term insurance and investment business.
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