FTSE down in the dumps as G4S dives, precious metals miners shine

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top share index was shaken from its summer lull on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions hit equity markets globally, sending investors into safe-havens such as gold mining stocks, while weak earnings weighed on shares in G4S.

from Reuters: Top News http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-stocks-idUKKBN1AP0XD?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews