P503ORACLE 503 Mon24 Feb C4 1704:43  STOCK      Mon Close    The boom continues with business hectic and the FT Index at another record high Favourable business circulars, a firm pound and hopes of a cut in US interest rates provided the main impetus. Leading equities, especially those with an international flavour, were keenly sought. ICI was up 38p, and others with double figure gains included Glaxo, GKN, Lucas, Beechams, and P and O. Stores were buoyant under the lead of Gus 'A', 26p up. WH Smith advanced 12p on the Fleet St property sale. Banks were the only dull spot. FIDELITY INTERNATIONAL ON PAGE 574