S&P 500

The FTSE 100 Index is currently down nearly 29 points to 4,400 after UK stocks dropped this morning, led by losses made by BskyB.

The FTSE 100 index eventually managed to pull back its losses of the day, sparked by the prospect of further Al-Qaeda terrorist attacks in the US and the UK.

The benchmark FTSE 100 closed up 62.50 points today at 4,418.70 after UK stocks rose paced by mining companies.

Earlier in the day, mobile phone stocks dominated trading following the debut of Virgin Mobile, however, interest quickly shifted albeit traders held onto their sunny dispositions.

The FTSE 100 index has so far gained almost 2 points to 4,362 despite falls by BT and J.D. Wetherspoon.

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 12.3 points today at 4,358.40 after UK stocks fell, paced by AstraZeneca and Sage.

The benchmark FTSE 100 ended down 32.60 points today at 4,370.70 after UK stocks dropped, led by Royal Bank of Scotland and HSBC.

The FTSE 100 index has so far lost around 18 points to 4,385 after Abbey National's share price fell on speculation it may sell off its life-assurance businesses.

The benchmark FTSE 100 index closed down struggled to maintain a positive frame this afternoon and closed down four points today to 4,403.3despite gains made by energy stocks BP and Shell Transport & Trading.

The benchmark FTSE 100 ended this week down 17.30 points at 4,407.40 after UK stocks dropped for the fourth day in five.