Economics / Markets

The FTSE 100 is up 16.2 points, or 0.25%, to 6,622.8 in early trading, as an increased demand for utilities is pushing the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 30.2 points, or 0.46% to 6,606.6, as gains by financial stocks were offset by disappointing trading results.

The FTSE 100 is down 16.9 points, or 0.25%, to 6,619.9 in early trading, as suggestions a diabetes drug produced by GlaxoSmithKline increases the risk of heart attacks.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session down 4.1 points, or 0.06%, to 6,636.8, despite a rally from the mining sector following positive broker comment.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down in early trading with a fall of 0.7 points, or 0.01% to 6,640.2, despite a rise in the mining sector.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session up 61.6 points, or 0.94%, to 6,640.9, as mining and oil stocks pushed the index well above 6,600.

The FTSE 100 is up 53.3 points, or 0.81%, to 6,632.6 in early trading, as oil prices push the index higher following rumours of a potential tie-up between Shell and BP.

OCTOPUS Investments has launched a low risk product, which it says can mitigate inheritance tax (IHT) and generate income.

THE FTSE 100 is set to continue its bull run for at least another two years, surpassing its all-time high during 2008, Resolution Asset Management forecast.

THE rising influence of the energy sector on global economies and financial markets will present both profitable opportunities and risk to investors, according to research published by Standard Life Investments.