Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 index continues its steady increase by adding a further 8.7 points to 5372.4 points this morning, paced by Old Mutual.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index is stalking the 5,400 mark, collecting a further 20 points to 5363.70 at its close a short while ago.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has picked up 13.40 points to 5357.70, led by Royal Dutch Shell.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has climbed a further 30 points to 5344.30, led by Standard Chartered.

In the UK the FTSE has started well, adding 27.20 points in its morning session to 5341.90, led by Standard Chartered.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed a fraction of a point down to 5314.70, led by Imperial Chemical Industries.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has started positively, adding about 8 points to 5323.20 this morning, led by Barclays.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has lost 16.80 points to 5315.50 at its close a short while ago, led by Amvescap.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has declined 12 points to 5320.40 this morning, led by Amvescap.

A boost in stocks within the mining industry, including Rio Tinto has lifted the FTSE a further 4.80 points higher to 5332.30 at its close.