FTSE 100 movers: Burberry shines on update but Pearson tanks

London’s FTSE 100 was up 0.2% to 7,235.79 in afternoon trade, with updates from Burberry and Pearson in focus. Luxury retailer Burberry was the standout gainer after it reported 4% growth in underlying retail sales for the third quarter, boosted by a return to growth for the Asia Pacific region but with the Americas still in decline.

Exelixis Inc. (EXEL) Stake Raised by Swiss National Bank

Swiss National Bank increased its position in shares of Exelixis Inc. by 1.5% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission . The fund owned 367,300 shares of the biotechnology company’s stock after buying an additional 5,600 shares during the period.