The FTSE 100 opened higher continuing the positive momentum that crept back towards the end of yesterday's session.
Precious metals miner Fresnillo again is top of the risers, followed by a selection of miners, banks and other financials.
Some internet-related stocks are also on the blue-chip leaderboard, including Auto Trader and Rightmove.
But Ocado Group headed in the opposite direction after it said chair Rick Haythorn-thwaite is stepping down after being appointed to the same role at NatWest.
Finally, DS Smith said it has reached a new agreement with South African paper and packaging group Mondi after a previous offer was trumped by US rival International Paper.