FTSE

The FTSE 100 is up once again after shooting skywards this morning, rising 52.60 points (0.96%) to 5541.80.

The FTSE100 has started well this morning with investors buoyed by lower oil prices and a strong Wall Street session on Friday. London's blue-chip index is currently 24.50 points (0.45%) higher to 5513.70.

Travel-related companies have helped the FTSE end the day up 11.70 points (0.21%) to 5489.20, after a volatile day.

A miner-led surge has driven the FTSE100 ahead in mid-morning trading, up 0.61% to 5519.80.

The dominance of banks in the UK market is dwindling with only HSBC in the top ten blue-chip companies by market value, research suggests.

After an erratic start, the FTSE100 is in the black this morning, up 13.80 points (0.25%) to 5468.30 thanks to attempted takeover activity in the mining sector.

The FTSE100 is over 1% higher in mid-morning trading on a fairly volatile opening for many London blue-chip stocks. It is currently 58.40 points (1.1%) ahead to 5378.60.

The FTSE100 has fallen again, down by 43.40 points or 0.81% to 5311.30.

The FTSE100 has rebounded from a sluggish opening for miners to sit comfortably in the black this morning, up 41.70 points (0.78%) to 5396.40.

The FTSE100 has dived again, currently 28.8 points (0.53%) lower to 5383.10, as resources and energy companies take a hit.