European markets resumed their decline today as investors again fretted about the weakness of the US dollar.

The London market resumed its upward path today despite a blow for firms in the DIY sector.

Blue-chip shares made further strides today as the FTSE 100 Index looked on course to finish the week at a higher level than on Monday morning.

Blue-chip shares were treading water today at the end of another bewildering week for investors.

Blue-chip shares shed another £29bn (€45bn) in value today as London’s FTSE 100 Index extended its losing streak into a third week.

BLUE-CHIP shares pushed ahead yesterday as a subdued session on the London market ended on a more festive note.

Blue-chip shares pushed ahead today as a subdued session on the London market ended on a more festive note.

Blue-chip shares shook off a subdued close on Wall Street last night to move ahead in early trading this morning.

Blue-chip shares nudged ahead today in an otherwise subdued session across the London market.

HOPES of a sustained recovery on the London market dwindled yesterday as blue-chip shares dipped further into negative territory.

BLUE-CHIP shares endured a sluggish start to the week as hopes of a sustained recovery diminished.

Blue-chip shares raced ahead today as buoyant trading helped lift the London market to its highest close for nearly six weeks.

Blue-chip shares slipped today as the London market’s three-day rally ground to a halt.

Blue-chip shares took another knock today as gains earlier in the session disappeared in the wake of more bad news from the US.

Blue-chip shares endured a turbulent end to trading today as the London market failed to hold on to early gains.

Blue-chip stocks have ended the week on a high note despite fears more bad news could be waiting around the corner for the London market.