UK shares rise on upbeat earnings updates, trade hopes
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(Reuters) - A slew of upbeat earnings updates sent both benchmark British indexes higher on Thursday, while the broader sentiment was buoyed by signs of progress in U.S.-China trade talks.The FTSE 100 added 0.4%, supported by miners , Asia-focused banks, as well as a roughly 4% rise each in insurer RSA and Auto Trader .The index hit its highest level in more than five weeks and was tracking its fifth straight session of gains.The FTSE 250 outperformed with a 0.8% rise, aided by an 8% surge in..