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UK stocks are not faring too well this morning as BA has reported lower than expected profits and a falling copper price is affecting mining firms.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day practically unchanged with a small fall of 0.3 points to 6,149.3, as weak readings on the US economy limited a late rally.

The FTSE 100 is down 19.3 points, or 0.31%, to 6,130.3 in early trading as miners retreated after a fall in metal prices.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 20.4 points, or 0.33%, to 6,149.6, with miners pushing the index higher despite a poor start from Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 is up 12.1 points, or 0.2%, to 6,141.3, pushed higher by a resurgent mining sector.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day slightly higher with a small rise of 2.4 points, or 0.04%, to 6,129.2, following a weak energy sector.

The FTSE 100 index is up 10.6 points, or 0.17%, to 6,137.4, with Friends Provident pushing the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 34.1 points, or 0.55%, to 6,126.8, as the mining sector suffered heavy losses.

In early trading, the FTSE 100 is down 27.5 points, or 0.45%, to 6,133.4 despite a strong start by Standard Life following takeover speculation.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 23.9 points, or 0.39%, to 6,160.9 as a late rally by energy stocks limited losses.