FTSE 100

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 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.

The FTSE 100 is down 16.9 points, or 0.25%, to 6,619.9 in early trading, as suggestions a diabetes drug produced by GlaxoSmithKline increases the risk of heart attacks.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session up 61.6 points, or 0.94%, to 6,640.9, as mining and oil stocks pushed the index well above 6,600.

The FTSE 100 is up 53.3 points, or 0.81%, to 6,632.6 in early trading, as oil prices push the index higher following rumours of a potential tie-up between Shell and BP.

The FTSE 100 is slightly up in early trading with a rise of 2.2 points, or 0.03%, to 6,557.7, as two big takeover deals have failed to boost the index.

The FTSE 100 is slightly down in early trading with a fall of 6.1 points, or 0.09%, to 6,559.6, despite continued takeover speculation, as investors prepare for inflation data following last week's rise in interest rates.

The FTSE 100 ended the day slightly down with a drop of 0.8 points, or 0.01%, to 6,549.6, as mining stocks pulled back from earlier gains.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 53.3 points, or 0.81%, to 6,550.4, as miners declined on falling metal prices.

The FTSE 100 crossed the 6,600 barrier as it ended the session up 65.9 points, or 1.01%, to 6,603.7, on continued takeover rumours.