FTSE

The FTSE 100 Index has broken its three-day drop, adding 13.70 points to 5215.20 at its close a short while ago, led by Gus.

In the UK the FTSE 100 Index has closed the week 28.90 points lower to 5230.80 on the back of weaker mining and energy stocks.

In London, stocks have risen, paced by lenders and retailers amid optimism that the Bank of England may cut interest rates. Barclays Plc and Kingfisher Plc advanced.

In the UK, the FTSE 100 Index has climbed a further 17 points to 5263.30 this morning, boosted by Kingfisher.

In London the FTSE 100 Index has made a small profit on yesterday's decline, at its close today, adding 28.70 points to 5245.90 and led by retailers including Morrison.

Steady progress saw the FTSE 100 Index reach a three-year high, as the UK benchmark finished 10.2 points higher to 5242.4, led by Amvescap.

Early morning explosions of unidentified nature have closed all London Underground stations in and around the City, helping extend opening losses by the FTSE, which has dropped about 40 points to 5,190.

The FTSE 100 index has closed a further 23.3 points to 5184.30 points today, buoyed by advancing stocks in the oil industry.

In the UK, the FTSE 100 index has lost a point in early trading to 5107.80, led by BOC Group.

The FTSE 100 index has shed 23.7 points to 5055.3 points this morning as rising oil prices have continued to weaken markets across the board.