Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 index is about 3 points above the 5,000 mark, but has so far shed 4.4 points this morning.

The FTSE dipped a fraction under the 5,000 mark at its close, paced by 3i Group.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has gained about 5 points to 5010.80 points, led by William Hill.

A 6-point drop on the FTSE 100 Index today, leaves it hovering five points above the 5,000 mark at its close.

The FTSE 100 Index has slipped 4.30 points in its morning session, paced by Tate & Lyle.

The FTSE has climbed a fraction in London this morning, led by Rentokil Initial.

Rentokil Initial has proved to be a bit of a pest in London today, dragging the FTSE 22.30 points lower to 4,964 points.

In the UK the FTSE has remained stagnant this morning, losing about 2 points to 4984.10 points in morning trading, following the bank holiday weekend.

The FTSE 100 index has declined 8.6 points to 4986.3 points at its close, led by Yell.

The FTSE 100 index has clawed back its two-day losing streak, by advancing around 24 points to 4995.8 points this morning.