FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 index has ended the day up 20.5 points, or 0.32%, to 6,417.8, as an increase in metal prices pushed mining stocks higher.

The FTSE 100 index is up 8.3 points, or 0.13%, to 6,405.6, in the first day of trading after the Easter holidays with miners currently driving the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session on a positive note with a rise of 32.6 points, or 0.51%, to 6,397.3, following the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates at 5.25%.

The FTSE 100 is down 8.6 points, or 0.14%, to 6,357.5, as bid speculation is being offset by stocks going ex-dividend.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session up 50.6 points, or 0.8%, to 6,366.1, as miners led the index higher on improving copper prices.

The FTSE 100 is up 32.9 points, or 0.52%, to 6,348.4, as energy stocks move higher following speculation German company E:ON may be looking to the UK for takeover opportunities.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day with a slight gain of 7.5 points, or 0.12%, to 6,315.5, as a continued decline among miners failed to keep the index in the red.

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.