Footsie ends the day 19 points lower at 5517

The UK's benchmark ended the day 19.9 points down at 5517.1 with the Techmark closing 8.63 points down at 1594.24 and the FTSE all share index closing 8.45 down at 2665.38. Baltimore Technologies having lost 91% in value this year denied that it was in talks that could lead to a buyout by US software group Computer Associates International. It gained 3p to 34p. Troubled stock Marconi fell 2p to 109p bringing to an end a recent north trend. The FT reported that Arnold Weinstock, who quit the board five years ago but remains a dominant shareholder is to vote against the re-election of n...