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The FTSE 100 Index has added 16.2 points, or 0.3%, to 6098.3 points this morning, led by BG Group after the oil and gas producer said first-quarter profit more than doubled.

The FTSE 100 Index gained 54 points, or 1.0%, to 6,082 points today, led by commodity stocks.

The FTSE 100 has advanced 41 points, or 0.7%, to 6064.1 points this morning, led by mining companies as copper and gold prices climb.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 0.61% to 6,023 points today, led by Amvescap after the fund manager fell to a bout of profit taking after the sharp rally earlier in the week.

The FTSE 100 Index has dropped 20.8 points, or 0.3%, to 6039.2 points this morning, led by Yell Group.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 44 points, or 0.7%, to 6,060 points today after traders chose to bank profits in the mining sector after its recent strong run.

The FTSE 100 Index has retreated 52.4 points, or 0.9%, to 6051.9 points this morning, led by oil and mining companies.

The FTSE 100 Index added 0.29% to 6,104.30 points today, led by fund manager Amvescap.

The FTSE 100 Index has gained 20.5 points, or 0.3%, to 6107.1 points this morning, led by Antofagasta and Centrica.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 12.10 points, or 0.2%, to 6,087 points today, led by oil firms and a fall in US stocks.