Dow Jones

The FTSE has gained 30.3 points, or 0.5%, to 6055.9 in early trading snapping a six-day losing streak, led by Wolseley after the company said it will begin a significant cost-cutting program.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 22.9 points, or 0.38%, to 6,027.2, with Old Mutual leading the decline.

The FTSE 100 is down 1.6 points, or 0.03%, to 6,048.5, as miners are beginning to claw back earlier losses following the declining rate of the dollar.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 17.9 points, or 0.29%, to 6,122.1 as utilities offset earlier losses.

The FTSE 100 is down in early trading with a drop of 45 points, or 0.73%, to 6,095, as miners got off to a poor start.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 20.3 points, or 0.33%, to 6,140, as negative broker comment affected property stocks.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 42.3 points, or 0.68%, to 6,160.3, as DSG International revealed disappointing figures.

The FTSE 100 is up 16.8 points, or 0.27%, to 6,219.4, with miners giving a strong performance in early trading.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 12.5 points, or 0.2%, to 6,204.5, as the mining and property sectors performed well.

In early trading the FTSE 100 has slipped 29.5 points, or 0.48%, to 6,162.5, with broadcaster ITV one of the biggest losers so far.