Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 has started the day well with a rise of 22.8 points, or 0.34%, to 6,644.2 in early trading, as broker upgrades have helped boost the drinks sector

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 19.3 points, or 0.29%, to 6,621.4, as miners helped boost the index on increased metal prices and talk of consolidation in the sector.

The FTSE 100 has started the day up 28 points, or 0.42%, to 6,630.1 in mid-morning trading, helped by yesterday's record close on Wall Street and a strong performance from miners.

The best performance from Vodafone for five years has pushed the FTSE 100 back past the 6,600 mark to end the session up 36 points, or 0.55%, to 6,606.5.

The FTSE 100 is up 8.7 points, or 0.13%, to 6,579.2 in early trading, as little news following the long weekend is keeping the index flat.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 5.1 points, or 0.08%, to 6,570.5, as miners improved throughout the day.

The FTSE 100 is down 24.8 points, or 0.38%, to 6,540.6 in early trading, as broker downgrades and poor miners are weighing on the index.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 9.8 points, or 0.15%, to 6,616.4, although Tate & Lyle limited any substantial gains.

The FTSE 100 is up 16.2 points, or 0.25%, to 6,622.8 in early trading, as an increased demand for utilities is pushing the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 30.2 points, or 0.46% to 6,606.6, as gains by financial stocks were offset by disappointing trading results.