The London market was led higher by retailers today after encouraging results from Next and John Lewis provided the sector with some much-needed cheer.

The London market clawed back its earlier losses today after better than expected data from the US calmed fears caused by disappointing German growth.

London’s blue chip market broke through the 6,000 mark for the first time in more than a month today as its run of gains continued despite falls in the banking sector.

The banking sector dragged on the London market today after HSBC posted annual results which fell below market expectations.

The Bank of England’s downgrading of the UK’s growth forecast could not stop the FTSE 100 Index from making gains today.

The FTSE 100 Index staged a mini-fightback today on the back of gains made by banking and mining stocks but it was still more than 100 points down on the week.

Marks & Spencer was today braced for a fresh clash with investors over boardroom pay as a succession of blue-chip firms prepare for stormy annual meetings on the issue.

The FTSE 100 Index ended a buoyant week with its fourth winning session in a row today as mining stocks continued their recent push higher.

An attempted rally by the FTSE 100 Index fizzled out today as a lower opening for US stocks wiped out earlier gains.

The London market lost ground today as concerns over the eurozone brought markets back from near-two year highs.

Worries over the eurozone recovery held back the FTSE 100 Index from adding to 22-month highs today.

The FTSE 100 Index saw a nervous start to the week today as worries over Greece's ability to repay its debts ensured a jittery session.

Lloyds Banking Group missed out on a rally for the wider London market today after the part-nationalised bank posted a £6.3bn (€7.05bn) annual loss.

The FTSE 100 Index edged into positive territory today after news that the UK weakly emerged from its longest and deepest recession in the final quarter of 2009.

Energy and banking firms were out of favour with investors today as the London market slid lower.

Early gains fizzled out on the London market today as optimism over a global economic recovery proved hard to sustain.

Fresh optimism over economic recovery prospects ensured the London market started the new year in the same fashion it ended 2009.

The London market’s festive rally ran out of steam today during a lacklustre start to the last full trading session of the decade.

Significant increases in real estate investment turnover in the UK, Germany and Spain in the third quarter of 2009 propelled an upturn in the European commercial real estate investment market, according to the latest data from CB Richard Ellis Group.

The FTSE 100 Index pushed to a fresh 13-month high today as investors were cheered by strong results from a raft of US companies.

Mining and property firms helped the FTSE 100 Index to rally by more than 1% today as the London market’s recent strong run showed no signs of ending.

The FTSE 100 Index ran out of steam today as investors paused for breath in the face of mixed economic news on both sides of the Atlantic.

More dire figures on the state of the UK's public finances today failed to derail the FTSE 100 Index's winning run despite a subdued day of trading.

London's FTSE 100 Index touched the 5000 mark for the first time in almost a year today as investor confidence showed little sign of waning.

The FTSE 100 Index limped into the black today as a better than expected start on Wall Street helped the London market claw back early losses.

The London market pulled into positive territory today as early gains on Wall Street helped boost sentiment.

Investors breathed a sigh of relief today as markets held firm after economic fears drove global stocks sharply lower on Monday.

Fears over US consumers’ appetite to spend sparked a global sell-off today that sent the FTSE 100 Index tumbling 1.5%.

World markets took a hammering today as worries about US consumer confidence overshadowed figures showing Japan’s exit from recession.

The FTSE 100 Index was dragged back from a new 10-month high today as a steep fall on Wall Street put an end to London’s winning streak.

Takeover rumours in the property sector kept the FTSE 100 Index in positive territory today as commodity stocks also gave the top tier a boost.

The British taxpayer was sitting on an estimated £1.2bn (1.4bn) paper profit on its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland today as the rally in the financial sector continued apace.

Shares in part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group raced 11% ahead today after the bank said the worst of its HBOS bad debts were behind it.

The London market finished virtually flat today as no-change rate decisions from central banks in the UK and Europe failed to make an impact.

The FTSE 100 Index was stuck in the red today as investor nerves continued to weigh on sentiment.

London’s blue-chip stocks fell almost 3% today as warnings over the UK and US economies shook fragile market sentiment.

The London market was rocked back on its heels today following economic warnings on both sides of the Atlantic.

Marks & Spencer sparked a share slide for major British retailers today after the high street giant said profits plunged 40% and cut its shareholder payout.

The FTSE 100 Index struggled for direction today despite a boost for Barclays and a positive start on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index shed more than 2% today as cautious economic forecasts from the Bank of England dealt a blow to market sentiment.

Investors paused for breath today after the FTSE 100 Index’s best month in six years.

Investors took stock today after the FTSE 100 Index’s best month for six years amid cautious trading on the London market.

The FTSE 100 Index drifted into the red today despite continuing optimism over many blue-chip retail stocks.

The FTSE 100 Index lost more ground today in a drifting session as lingering concerns over US earnings weighed on investors.