U.K. Stocks Rise Amid Jobs Data, BOE Minutes; Rexam Gains
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U.K. stocks advanced, extending a five-year high, after jobless claims in the country fell more than estimated in January and Bank of England minutes showed more members voted for increasing stimulus measures.
Rexam Plc jumped 5.3 percent after full-year profit beat analyst expectations. BHP Billiton retreated 2.4 percent after saying first-half profit declined 58 percent and Marius Kloppers will step down as chief executive officer. RSA Insurance Group Plc tumbled the most in almost nine years as it cut its final dividend for 2012.