FTSE 100 Hits New All Time High of 8,470 Points Under Clear Skies

The FTSE 100 is floating higher than a helium balloon at a children's party, reaching a new record of 8,470 points, up 56 points for the day. The blue-chip index has been on a winning streak, finally shedding the gloom of recent economic clouds to close out the week at a sunny new high.