Vodafone boosts FTSE 100 on takeover speculation By: MarketWatch November 01, 2013 at 09:43 AM EDT Another round of strong manufacturing data from the U.K. helps lift the FTSE 100 index, while Vodafone Group climbs after reports of a possible takeover. Read More >> Related Stocks: AT&T Inc BP Plc ADR HSBC Holdings Plc ADR Royal Bank Scotland Group Plc Royal Dutch Shell Cl B ADR