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In the UK FTSE 100 Index of leading shares has risen in morning trading up 14 points at 5,351.80, on take over speculation regarding Scottish Power and softening oil prices.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index of leading shares has rallied closing 11 points up to 5337.80 after a it of turbulent day.

The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has gained 5.1 points, or 0.1% to 5331.90, so far in morning trading.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index of leading shares slipped 5.6, or 0.1%, to 5322.

The FTSE 100 index of leading shares has so far dropped 1.6 points, or 0.3%, to 5326.90 in morning trading, led by oil producers BP and Royal Dutch Shell while British Airways and Yell Group climbed.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index of leading shares rose for a third day, adding 35.4 points, or 0.7%, to 5332.4 led by Exel after the company received a takeover approach from Deutsche Post

The FTSE 100 index has begun the day well, pushing past the 5,300 mark rising 36.8 points to 5333.7 in morning trading so far.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index of leading shares declined for a fifth day losing 30.10 points, or 0.6%, to 5292.2 and is poised for its longest losing streak in 10 months. Raw materials producers BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto Group led the drop as copper...

In the UK the FTSE 100 index of leading shares has started badly for a fifth day dropping 16.30 points, or 0.3%, to 5305.60 paced by Cable & Wireless Britain's and British Airways.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed lower for the first time this week, shedding 19 points to 5358.60, paced by Carnival.