FTSE 100 movers: Banks lead index higher

Banks are leading the Footsie's rise with Barclays and RBS topping the best performers. Lloyds is also boosted by the sale of its debt holding in housebuilder Crest Nicholson. Miners such as Xstrata and Vedanta are recovering even though metals prices are weak. Chip designer ARM continues to rise as it waits for a decision from its potential customer Samsung. Home Retail is the top faller after a disappointing trading statement. Its demotion from Footsie was announced last night, although property investor SEGRO, which will also be demoted, has risen. Supermarkets group Morrisons posted profits broadly in line with expectations for the six months to August. It also unveiled a move into the convenience store market but its shares have fallen back. Vodafone drops on worries about its potential Indian tax liability. FTSE 100 - RisersBarclays (BARC) 323.10p +4.90%Royal Bank of Scotland Group (RBS) 48.02p +4.78%Xstrata (XTA) 1,143.00p +3.72%Carnival (CCL) 2,354.00p +3.38%Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) 74.43p +2.92%Vedanta Resources (VED) 2,029.00p +2.89%SEGRO (SGRO) 270.30p +2.46%ARM Holdings (ARM) 397.10p +2.42%Standard Chartered (STAN) 1,914.50p +2.38%Lonmin (LMI) 1,650.00p +2.36%FTSE 100 - FallersHome Retail Group (HOME) 213.70p -3.48%BAE Systems (BA.) 318.70p -1.42%BT Group (BT.A) 139.70p -1.34%Cairn Energy (CNE) 444.40p -1.24%Admiral Group (ADM) 1,600.00p -1.23%Vodafone Group (VOD) 158.60p -0.75%Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets (MRW) 290.50p -0.68%United Utilities Group (UU.) 594.50p -0.59%Kingfisher (KGF) 213.70p -0.56%Essar Energy (ESSR) 433.90p -0.48%