Dow Jones

The FTSE 100 is down 11.8 points or 0.19% to 6,312.4, as news bid talks for Resolution have failed has pulled the index lower.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 57 points, or 0.91%, to 6,324.2, following bid speculation surrounding Scottish & Newcastle.

Positive trading statements have pushed the FTSE 100 up 35 points, or 0.56%, to 6,302.2 in early trading.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 25.4 points, or 0.4%, to 6,267.2, as financials and insurers dragged the index lower.

The FTSE 100 has started the day up 28 points, or 0.45%, to 6,319.9, as bid speculation and a strong demand for miners is pushing the index higher.

The FTSE 100 index has ended the day down 47.5 points or 0.75% to 6,291.9, over fears about the strength of the US economy.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down with a drop of 2.6 points, or 0.04%, to 6,336.8, although it has recovered from heavy early losses as the merger between Taylor Woodrow and Wimpey has sparked interest across the housing sector.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down in early trading with a drop of 3.3 points, or 0.05%, to 6,314.7, despite advances among commodity stocks.

The FTSE 100 is up 55.7 points, or 0.89%, to 6,312.5, as positive results news and significant gains on Wall Street last night boosted opening deals.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session up 36.5 points, or 0.59%, to 6,256.8, following Gordon Brown's 11th Budget statement, which seemed to be welcomed by investors.