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 slid back below the 4,000 mark today as a poor opening on Wall Street depressed blue-chip stocks.

The FTSE 100 Index lost ground today as more economic gloom dominated sentiment.

Blue chip stocks were dragged lower on the London Stock Exchange today amid a raft of disappointing updates and as the mammoth US rescue plan did little to budge economic fears.

The FTSE 100 Index ended the day almost 2% down today as the worst snow in 20 years meant thin trading volumes in London.

The FTSE 100 Index ended a see-saw session in positive territory today, despite gloomy Bank of England inflation forecasts hitting hopes of interest rate cuts.

The London market was weighed down by weaker banks today after the sector made its latest cash call and expectations for lower interest rates were dashed.

The FTSE 100 Index edged into positive territory today after a nervous session for London's leading shares.

Mining giant BHP Billiton formally launched a hostile bid for rival Rio Tinto today in a deal worth around $147.4bn (€100.7bn).

Soaring mining stocks took the FTSE 100 Index back above the 6,000 mark today as London’s shares gained more than 2%.

Spectacular gains for mining companies ensured London’s FTSE 100 Index started the new month on the front foot today.