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The FTSE 100 index gained 45.4 points, or almost 0.8%, to 5,974 points today, led by miner Xstrata.

The FTSE 100 Index has declined 3.10 points, or 0.1%, to 5,926 points this morning, led by Prudential.

The FTSE 100 Index rose 52.40 points, or 0.9%, to 5,930 points today, led by medical devices group Smith & Nephew.

The FTSE 100 index has added 34.6 points, or 0.6%, to 5911.7 points this morning, led by aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce Group.

The FTSE 100 Index has advanced 11.8 points, or 0.2%, to 5863 points this morning, led by Xstrata.

The FTSE 100 Index added 17.30 points, or 0.3%, to 5,851 points today, led by Corus.

The FTSE 100 Index has lost 1.5 points, or less than 1%, to 5832.4 points this morning, led by BP.

The FTSE 100 index has risen 31.1 points, or 0.5%, to 5,751 points today, led by PartyGaming.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 52.90 points, or 0.9%, to 5,718 points today, led by falling metal prices.

The FTSE 100 Index has retreated 28.6 points, or 0.5%, to 5742.3 points this morning, led by mining companies.