UK's Ashtead tops FTSE 100 as Trump claims victory
06/11/2024 09:38
** Shares in Ashtead AHT.L up 6.6% at near 3-year high of
6,362p
** Stock top pct gainer on FTSE 100 index .FTSE which is
up/down xx%
** Trader says Trump claiming victory in U.S. presidential
election to benefit co's exposure to U.S. infrastructure and
dollar-based benefits
** Ashtead is the second-biggest equipment rental firm in
the U.S., with operations in all 50 states
** U.S. ops make up 86% of total group revenue
** Including session's gains, stock up ~16% so far this year
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru, Danillo Masoni)
((Prerna.Bedi@thomsonreuters.com; +91 98052 24616;))