Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 index continued its losses again today, dropping another 50 points or 0.77% to 6430 by close of business, after Yell's business announcement received a poor reception from investors.

UK-listed shares are struggling to hold their ground on the FTSE 100 index this morning, despite strong gains for Aviva on the back of its new business figures.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day slightly down with a drop of 7.1 points, or 0.11%, to 6,479.7, as the market reacted badly to bid news.

The FTSE 100 is down 14.3 points, or 0.22%, to 6,472.5, as confirmation of a deal between Barclays and ABN Amro has failed to push the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 42.6 points, or 0.66%, to 6,483.2, as miners push the index higher.

The FTSE 100 is up 28.3 points, or 0.44%, to 6,468.9 in early trading, as the possibility of a bidding war for Alliance Boots pushes the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day with a slight fall of 8.8 points, or 0.14%, to 6,440.6, as gains by drugmakers offset earlier heavy losses by miners.

The FTSE 100 is down 45.5 points, or 0.71%, to 6,403.9, as the index is being dragged lower by miners over concerns about demand in China.

The FTSE 100 index has ended the day down 48.4 points, or 0.74%, to 6,449.4, as weaker metal prices and worries over a possible increase in interest rates next month brought the index lower.

UK investors still appear nervous about the prospect of further rate rises this morning and the activity of sterling - yesterday hitting $2 to the pound - as the FTSE 100 is continuing its losses.