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The FTSE 100 ended the session slightly higher with a gain of 2.9 points, or 0.04%, to 6,558.4, as earlier losses were offset by a strong start to Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 has ended the session down 10.2 points, or 0.16%, to 6,555.5, as the mining sector fell on broker downgrades and declining copper and aluminium prices.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 41.60 points, or 0.64%, to 6,565.7, as miners reversed earlier losses.

The FTSE 100 ended the day slightly down with a drop of 0.8 points, or 0.01%, to 6,549.6, as mining stocks pulled back from earlier gains.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 53.3 points, or 0.81%, to 6,550.4, as miners declined on falling metal prices.

The FTSE 100 crossed the 6,600 barrier as it ended the session up 65.9 points, or 1.01%, to 6,603.7, on continued takeover rumours.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day up 53.3 points, or 0.82%, to 6,537.8, as strong results news pushed the index through the 6,500 barrier.

A trio of economic reports suggests an increased rate rise from the Bank of England next week is more likely, according to analysts.

The FTSE 100 is up 54.9 points, or 0.86%, to 6,474.5 in early trading, as miners and property stocks push the index higher.

The FTSE 100 has ended the day down 29.6 points, or 0.46%, to 6,419.6, as the index failed to build on gains by media and communication stocks.