STOCK WATCH

INSULATION and roofing company SIG’s shares rose after posting soaring sales.

Sales in the UK and Ireland in July to the end of October jumped 2.5pc while sales in mainland Europe increased 6.6pc – bringing total group sales up 4.6pc.

Growth was underpinned by strong performances in France, Poland and Germany which offset weak trading in the Benelux countries.

Shares yesterday increased 6pc, or 9.5p, to 169.1p as a result of the news.