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The FTSE 100 index lost 41.2 points or 0.7% to 6,042 points by close of business today after a poor start on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index has added 21.9 points, or 0.4%, to 6105.3 points this morning as oil prices rise for a third day.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 22 points, or 0.4%, to 6,083 points today with financials such as Old Mutual heavily in the red.

The FTSE 100 index is struggling to stay afloat this morning, earning just 6.3 points or 0.1%, to 6099.3 points as shares of BP, Shell and Antofagasta trade without the right to the latest dividends.

The FTSE 100 Index gained 38.50 points, or 0.6%, to 6,106 points today led by mobile giant Vodafone on renewed speculation it is poised to sell its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to partner Verizon.

The FTSE 100 index has earned just 6.2 points or 0.1% to 6073.3 points this morning, led by Vodafone and Kingfisher.

The FTSE 100 Index fell 24.60 points, or 0.4%, to 6,067 points today led by BG Group as oil prices fell.

The FTSE 100 Index has added 36 points, or 0.6%, to 6127.7 points this morning, paced by DSG International and Kingfisher.

The FTSE 100 index added 54.8 points or 0.9% to 6,092 points today led by bid talk and a strong start on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index has added 0.3% to 6051.8 points this morning, paced by Alliance & Leicester on reports it might be sold to Spain's largest bank.