Economics / Markets

Positive trading statements have pushed the FTSE 100 up 35 points, or 0.56%, to 6,302.2 in early trading.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 25.4 points, or 0.4%, to 6,267.2, as financials and insurers dragged the index lower.

The FTSE 100 index has added just 2 points, or 0.03%, to 6,295 points this morning, with mixed results from the retail sector.

The FTSE 100 index ended flat at 6,293 points today after a weak start on Wall Street outweighed ongoing bid speculation and strong power firms.

The FTSE 100 has started the day up 28 points, or 0.45%, to 6,319.9, as bid speculation and a strong demand for miners is pushing the index higher.

The FTSE 100 index has ended the day down 47.5 points or 0.75% to 6,291.9, over fears about the strength of the US economy.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down with a drop of 2.6 points, or 0.04%, to 6,336.8, although it has recovered from heavy early losses as the merger between Taylor Woodrow and Wimpey has sparked interest across the housing sector.

The FTSE 100 index rose 21.40 points, or 0.3%, to 6,339 points today, helped by bid speculation and rising commodity issues.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down in early trading with a drop of 3.3 points, or 0.05%, to 6,314.7, despite advances among commodity stocks.

The FTSE 100 index rose 61.20 points, or 1%, to 6,318 points today, led by retailer Next.