Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 Index declined for a second day, down 11 points to 4971.50 points paced by high street retail stocks.

The FTSE 100 Index has dipped a further 6 points this morning to 4976.50, paced by retailers including GUS and Next.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has declined about five points to 4984.40 points, paced by Vodafone Group.

The FTSE 100 Index has profited 18 points to 4989.80 points, as it marched back towards the 5,000 point mark today, paced by the Hilton Group.

The FTSE has closed out a solid week, adding a further 10 points to 4971.80 points, led by shares in the mobile phone sector.

The FTSE 100 index has climbed just a point this morning to 4,964.2 points, led by Anglo American.

The FTSE 100 index continued its upward curve, albeit at a slower pace on Thursday, boosted by shares in the telecom sector.

UK shares are rising for the third day in a row on the back of positive news for telecom firms.

Corus led a FTSE revival in London today, as the benchmark closing 50 points to 4949.4 points a short while ago.

The FTSE 100 Index has started solidly this morning, advancing 21.30 points to 4919.80, led by Corus.