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FTSE inches upwards as miners support

News - Friday, February 03, 2012

The leading share index in the UK stumbled on Thursday after hitting key resistance levels but managed to creep into the blue on the back of merger rumours in the mining sector. By the close of Thursday, the FTSE 100 was marginally higher, adding 0.1 per cent, just over 5 points to finish at 5796.

FTSE soars; Greece deal nearly done

News - Thursday, February 02, 2012

The top share index in the UK rocketed higher on Wednesday as hopes climbed that a resolution to the debt crisis in Greece was imminent. By the end of the session, the FTSE 100 was higher by 1.9 per cent adding over 109 points to close at 5790.

FTSE records gain for January

News - Wednesday, February 01, 2012

The top share index in the UK registered a rise on the last day of trading for January, with the FTSE higher than when the year started. By the end of the session, the FTSE 100 was higher by 0.2 per cent, adding just over 10 points to close at 5681.

FTSE down as commodities sink

News - Monday, January 30, 2012

The top share index in the UK was lower on Monday as fears over a Greek default continue to dog the market. By the close of trade, the index was down by 1.1 per cent, a drop of over 62 points to reach 5671.

FTSE as US GDP disappoints

News - Monday, January 30, 2012

The top share index in the UK was lower on the last session on the week as the US GDP figures were revealed to be lower than predicted. By the close of trade, the FTSE 100 was lower by 1.1 per cent, shedding more than 61 points to end at 5733.

FTSE jumps as miners boost

News - Thursday, January 26, 2012

The leading share index in the UK was higher on Thursday as support from the Federal Reserve in the US sent the price of commodities higher. By the close of the session, the FTSE 100 was up by 1.3 per cent, adding more than 72 points to reach 5795.

FTSE tumbles as brokers urge caution

News - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The top share index in the UK was lower again on Wednesday as brokers urged investors to take a careful look at banking stocks. The FTSE 100 fell by 0.5 per cent, dropping nearly 29 points to close at 5723.

FTSE wobble as eurozone fears remain

News - Tuesday, January 24, 2012

The top share index in the UK was lower on Tuesday as concerns over the continuing eurozone debt crisis continued to plague investors. By the end of the session the FTSE 100 was down by 0.5 per cent, with more than 30 points wiped off to close at 5751.

FTSE hits six month closing peak

News - Monday, January 23, 2012

The top share index in the UK hit a six month high on Monday as fears over a Greek default subsided. By the end of the first session of the week, the FTSE 100 was higher by 0.9 per cent adding just over 54 points to close at 5782, its highest finish since 29 July 2011.

FTSE creeps lower but ends week higher overall

News - Sunday, January 22, 2012

The top share index in the UK was down on Friday, as disappointment over weak data from China mingled with concern over the ongoing Greek debt talks. In the final session of the week the FTSE 100 was weaker by 0.2 per cent, closing at 5726, still above the key resistance level seen on Monday of 5700.

FTSE flying high as financials firm

News - Friday, January 20, 2012

The top share index in the UK broke through a key resistance level on Thursday, boosted by news from the eurozone. By the end of the session, the FTSE 100 was up by 0.7 per cent, adding more than 38 points to close at 5741.

FTSE hits three month peak

News - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The top share index in the UK moved upwards on Wednesday to end the day at a three month closing high. The FTSE 100 held the 5700 for the first time since the end of October last year, finishing on 5702, an increase of 0.2 per cent, up by just over 8 points.

Miners gains on FTSE restrained over eurozone fears

News - Wednesday, January 18, 2012

The top share index in the UK was up on Tuesday as metal prices rose following data from China. By the end of the session, the FTSE 100 was higher by over 36 points, climbing 0.7 per cent to reach 5693.

FTSE edges higher as miners boost

News - Tuesday, January 17, 2012

The top share index in the UK was higher in the first session of the week as a strong mining sector help to lift the FTSE 100. The bluechips ended the day higher by 0.4 per cent, adding over 20 points to close at 5657.

FTSE stutters over eurozone downgrade fears

News - Monday, January 16, 2012

The leading share in the UK was lower on the last session of the week over concerns that Standard & Poor were about to announce the downgrade of several EU countries. By the end of the day, the FTSE 100 had dropped more than 25 points, shedding 0.5 per cent to close at 5636.

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