Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 index is continuing its strong performance this week with major gains for BT Group on the back of a deal with the regulator Ofcom.

The FTSE continued its great form today and gathered a further 17.2 points to 5,099.3 points, after a report suggested there might be light at the end of the tunnel regarding the recent dip in consumer spending.

The FTSE 100 index is continuing its three-year-high rally and has profited by a futher 7 points to 5,089.3 points this morning, led by Kingfisher.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has recouped points lost yesterday adding about 14 to 5,086 this morning, led by Associated British Foods.

The FTSE failed to lift itself out of the red today, losing 5.60 points to 5,072 points, paced by Imperial Chemical Industries

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index lost early ground this morning, losing 11.10 points to 5,066.50 points, led by British Airways.

The FTSE closed at a three-year high, climbing 32.60 points to 5,077.60 points, led by Land Securities Group.

FTSE 100 Index is beginning to pull away from its 5,000 points nemesis, profiting a further 10 points this morning to 5,054.80, led by Wolseley.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has advanced for the first day in three, adding 25.50 points to 5,045 points at its close, led by Corus Group.

The FTSE 100 Index has again declined at its close today, losing a further 27.30 points to 5019.50 points, led by energy and water firms.