FTSE snaps losing streak as banks rise

By Danilo Masoni and Kit Rees LONDON (Reuters) - British shares rose on Monday, snapping four straight days of losses, as banks joined a broader European rally and steadier crude oil prices supported energy firms. The blue chip FTSE indexwas up 0.3 percent at 7,446.80 points at its close, paring back its earlier gains slightly as energy shares eased. Financials provided the biggest boost to the FTSE, adding 11.5 points to the index, with heavyweight banks HSBCand Barclaysboth up 1.2 percent. ...