London stocks were to rise at the open on Tuesday, recovering some ground after heavy losses in the previous session.
The FTSE 100 was called to open 72 points higher at 7,270, having fallen 1% on Monday amid worries about the spread of Omicron and the potential for further restrictions.
n corporate news, international specialist insurer Hiscox said it had appointed Paul Cooper as group chief financial officer.
Jarvis Investment Management Ltd offers a wide range of stockbroking and administration services and solutions. Their parent company, Jarvis Securities plc (LON:JIM) is listed on AIM.