FTSE 100 Live 18 March: Index extends run despite $100 oil, Prudential boosts dividend

An oil price above $100 a barrel has failed to prevent the FTSE 100 from posting fresh gains.

FTSE 100 Live 18 March: Index extends run despite $100 oil, Prudential boosts dividend

An oil price above $100 a barrel has failed to prevent the FTSE 100 from posting fresh gains.