FTSE

Three groups have joined the FTSE 100 following the latest review of the blue-chip index.

The FTSE 100 has struggled upon opening this morning, dragged lower by the resources sector.

The Dow Jones shot up on opening today, following the news Chrysler has staved off bankruptcy.

Miners were leading the FTSE 100 this morning as higher commodity prices continued to boost performance.

FTSE's bid to become the world's leading index provider is gathering pace after it introduced an index series for the Italian equity market, the FTSE Italia Series.

Miners and banks weighed on the FTSE in early trading on Monday, the index dropping more than 43 points, or 0.98%, to 4,395.14.

On Wall Street, markets saw a turbulent morning, after figures emerged showing US employers cut over 300,000 jobs in May.

London markets were up this morning, with mining shares leading after two major players unveiled a joint iron ore venture.

Stocks in New York were mixed in early trading on Thursday as fears over the number of US unemployed calmed.

Britain's top share index rose in early trading on Thursday as investors eyed the outcome of the Monetary Policy Committee's base rate vote later today.