markets

The FTSE 100 Index fell 0.09% to 5,858 points today as a weak start on Wall Street reversed earlier gains led by bid activity in the utilities sector.

The FTSE 100 Index has gained 0.28% to 5,880 points this morning on a string of blue chip earnings including Cadbury Schweppes and Prudential.

The FTSE 100 index gained 16.8 points or 0.28% to a four and a half year high of 5,863 points today, led by Schroders and oil companies.

The FTSE 100 Index has climbed 7.3 points, or 0.1%, to 5853.5 points this morning, led by BP and BOC Group.

The FTSE 100 Index added 17.30 points, or 0.3%, to 5846.2 points, the highest since 11 June 2001, as platinum producer Lonmin triggered a surge among mining shares saying it may be taken over.

The FTSE 100 Index has added 8 points, or 0.1%, to 5836.9 points this morning, led by the London Stock Exchange.

The FTSE 100 closed 37.4 points, or 0.7%, higher at 5,828.9 points today, its highest level since June 2001, on speculation another big bid is on the cards.

The FTSE 100 Index has added 0.2% to 5803.80 points this morning led by Diageo after its fiscal first-half profit beat analysts' estimates.

The FTSE 100 Index finished the day little changed, down 0.01% at 5,792 points with weak financials and ex-dividend stocks dragging.

The FTSE 100 Index has added 0.8 points, or less than 0.1%, to 5793.1 points this morning with BAA rising and BP slipping on low oil prices.