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The FTSE 100 has risen 41.6 points, or 0.77%, to 5,465.1 thanks to Antofagasta soaring because of rising copper prices.

The FTSE 100 has opened higher this morning with a rise of 21.7 points, or 0.40%, to 5,445.2, thanks to a good showing from the banking sector, although home improvement stocks were hit after a profit warning from Travis Perkins.

The FTSE 100 has closed 16.3 points, or 0.30%, lower to 5,423.5, as falls by BP, Vodafone and BT took away the gains made by Cairn Energy.

The FTSE 100 has moved slightly higher by 0.3 points, or 0.01%, to 5,440.1, as weaker fuel prices have eased concerns over inflation and company costs.

A website to help IFAs develop their Inheritance Tax (IHT) business has been launched by Scottish Provident International Life Assurance.

The FTSE 100 has fallen 21.10 points, or 0.39%, to 5,439.8, as AstraZeneca led stocks lower after news it is taking legal action against a rival. Tate and Lyle did their best to rally the index with little effect.

The FTSE 100 index has fallen 10.4 points, or 0.19%, to 5,450.5 despite good showings from Cable & Wireless and Antofagasta.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day practically unchanged with a small rise of 0.10 points to 5460.90, after mortgage lenders fell at signs of a slowdown in the housing market.

The FTSE 100 is making good advances this morning as it moves up 11.5 points, or 0.21%, to 5472.3, thanks to a strong showing from the mining sector.

The FTSE 100 has made a strong start to the week ending 37.2 points, or 0.69%, higher to close the day at 5460.80, after a good performance from Scottish Power and Mothercare.