Economics / Markets

The FTSE 100 Index rose 28.90, or 0.5%, to 6.050 points today, led by bid speculation from companies such as Cadbury Schweppes and Cairn Energy.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 27 points, or 0.45%, to 6,022 points today as Wall Street tumbled on a key manufacturing report, which came in at its lowest level since April 2003.

The FTSE 100 has gained 34.9 points, or 0.6%, to 6083.7 paced by Vedanta Resources and Xstrata after copper prices rose in Shanghai.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 34.90 points, or 0.6%, to 6,050 points today, led by BAE Systems and Kingfisher.

The FTSE 100 has added 19 points, or 0.3%, to 6103.4 this morning led by BP and Royal Dutch Shell as the price of oil traded near a two- month high.

The FTSE 100 Index rose 58.50 points, or 1%, to 6,084 points today, led by bid talk in the life insurance sector.

The FTSE has gained 30.3 points, or 0.5%, to 6055.9 in early trading snapping a six-day losing streak, led by Wolseley after the company said it will begin a significant cost-cutting program.

JAMES Henderson is preparing to take over the management of the Henderson Strata investment trust as part of an unexpected move to restructure the portfolio.

BARONSMEAD AIM VCT is seeking shareholder approval to raise £10m in new funds.

BARCLAYS Global Investors(BGI) has launched an enhanced cash fund, the BGI Libor + Fund.