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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.

The FTSE 100 has made a good start after Friday's drop, with a small gain of 4.8 points, or 0.09%, to 5428.4.

The FTSE 100 ended the week by shedding 8.3 points today to 5,423.6, but still managed its biggest weekly gain in two and a half years.

The FTSE 100 has slowed down after a week of gains, with a slight fall of 0.5 points, or 0.01%, to 5431.4, in early trading, as shares in BSkyB slipped after subscriber numbers disappointed investors.

The FTSE 100 has ended above the 5,400 mark for the first time in a month, ending 73.3 points, or 1.37%, higher at 5,431.9, after a batch of well-received trading figures calmed inflation concerns.

Good results from chemicals group ICI and an upbeat trading statement from Rentokil has given the FTSE 100 an early boost, with gains of 27.1 points, or 0.51%, to 5,385.7.