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The FTSE 100 Index rose 43.20 points, or 0.7%, to 6,230 points today, led by British Airways and a strong start on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 7.60 points, or 0.1%, to 6,187 points today following a poor start on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 14.20 points, or 0.23%, to 6,194 points today, led by a poor performance from the mining sector.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 23 points, or 0.4%, to 6,208 points today, led by drug companies GlaxoSmithKline and AstraZeneca.

The FTSE 100 Index recovered some of its earlier losses to close down 7.50 points, or 0.1%, at 6,232 points today, with ITV the biggest riser.

The FTSE 100 Index picked up pace this afternoon to close just 5 points, or 0.01%, lower at 6,239 points, with Scottish Power the best performer.

The FTSE 100 Index hit a five and a half year high today, up 79.90 points, or 1.3%, at 6,224 points, supported by insurers and miners.

The FTSE 100 Index has climbed 35.5 points, or 0.6%, to 6183.60 points this morning after an approach to buy France's Vivendi SA rekindled speculation mergers and acquisitions will increase in Europe.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 33.70 points, or 0.54%, to 6,180 points today after a gloomy performance from drug companies.

The FTSE 100 slumped on Tuesday, ending the session 64 points down to 6,109.