UK stocks meandered Friday, as the health care sector rose but mining heavyweights fell, with the benchmark FTSE 100 on track to notch a weekly gain.
The FTSE 100 was up just two points at 7,001.25. Healthcare, energy and industrial shares were higher, but financials, basic materials and consumer stocks sagged. The index on Thursday rose 0.7% to 6,999.01, its best finish since Oct. 25.