FTSE

The FTSE100 has opened lower this morning on a busy reporting day for UK listed companies; the index is currently 13.60 points (0.25%) behind to 5457.10.

The FTSE100 is more than 2% down this morning after renewed concerns for US financials sent Wall Street sharply lower overnight. London's blue chip index is currently 113.90 points (2.07%) down to 5391.70.

The FTSE100 has had a sluggish start to the week despite smart gains for the mining giants this morning. London's blue-chip index is currently 24.70 points (0.45%) behind to 5430.10.

The Dow Jones' positive run overnight rubbed off on UK stocks this morning, driving the FTSE100 29.80 points (0.54%) higher to 5527.20.

Strong resources sector performance has driven the FTSE forward, which closes, up 62.60points (1.15%) to 551120.

Another strong start for mining stocks has driven the FTSE100 higher in mid-morning trading, up 66.30 points (1.22%) to 5514.90.

Norwich Union is launching the Capital Protected Plan 2 which is designed to return twice the rise in the FTSE 100, up to a specified maximum, and protect an initial investment.

Strong losses for US financials overnight stung UK banking stocks upon opening this morning; driving the FTSE100 34.40 points (0.62%) lower to 5500.10.

After a turbulent day, the FTSE has made marginal losses, down 7.30 points (0.13%) to 5534.50.

Sluggish mining and bank stocks have dragged the FTSE100 lower this morning, currently 21.80 points (0.39%) down to 5520.