London Markets: FTSE 100 surges on virus and stimulus hopes

The top U.K. benchmark index rallied on Tuesday, with signs of a slowing coronavirus spread in the U.S. as well as hopes for new stimulus propelling British equities higher.

The top U.K. benchmark index rallied on Tuesday, with signs of a slowing coronavirus spread in the U.S. as well as hopes for new stimulus propelling British equities higher.