A strong show from banking stocks offset disappointing trading updates and led the London market higher today.

The London market bounced back from earlier losses today triggered by concerns surrounding the sovereign debt crisis in Ireland.

The London market struggled to find direction today as sentiment was weighed down by ongoing fears of a bail out for Ireland’s troubled economy.

The FTSE 100 Index shook off earlier losses and continued its recent rally today after better-than-expected job figures in the US lifted the market.

The London market closed lower today as investors feared US Federal Reserve plans to inject more cash into the economy may fall short of expectations.

The FTSE 100 Index climbed higher today as mining stocks benefited from a weakened dollar after a meeting of G20 finance chiefs failed to offer any specific measures to strengthen the greenback.

The FTSE 100 Index marched further ahead today thanks to robust figures on Chinese economic growth and more good earnings news on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index paused for breath today after its recent shares rally as commodity stocks posted heavy falls.

Strong gains in the retail sector helped London’s blue-chip share index return to positive territory during a buoyant final session of the week today.

News of changes at the top of banking giants Barclays and HSBC received a lukewarm response from investors today as the wider market ended its recent strong run.

Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group is set to lose its blue-chip status when the latest quarterly review of the FTSE 100 Index takes place next week.

The FTSE 100 Index regained some ground today after positive retail figures at home and uplifting unemployment data in the US steadied investors' nerves.

London’s blue-chip share index failed to hold on to gains today as losses on Wall Street wiped out early progress.

London's FTSE 100 Index fell into the red today as the rally in the banking sector fizzled out and investors looked to secure profits from recent gains.

The London market’s recent rally ran out of steam by noon today despite further progress for resurgent UK banks and a decent session among miners.

The FTSE 100 Index pushed nearly 2% higher today as shares were buoyed by healthy economic signs from the Eurozone.

The FTSE 100 rose more than 1% today as markets were cheered by strong US corporate results and a major acquisition at home.

London’s blue chip share index closed deep in the red for a third straight session today after disappointing bank earnings on Wall Street sparked a late sell-off.

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.

The FTSE 100 Index crept into positive territory today during another choppy session dominated by worries over the scale of Europe’s debt crisis.

Part-nationalised British banks and miners took the top spots on the London market today as the index gained - while attention remained fixed on the Greek bailout.

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.

The FTSE 100 Index slid almost 2% into the red today as the spectre of US interest rate hikes overshadowed trading.

Disappointing news on the US economy dampened the London market's recovery today in the wake of yesterday's near-2% rise.

The FTSE 100 Index dipped into the red today despite economic cheer in America.

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

Banking stocks rallied higher today amid reports over UK government plans to offload its bank stakes.

Miners and banks led the way on the London market today while commodity stocks drove higher on hopes for economic recovery.

Grim annual figures from British Airways plunged the stock into the red today as the airline's woes overshadowed more stable trading elsewhere.

Hopes that the worst of the global slowdown could be over helped London's blue-chips climb to their highest point for nearly three months today.

Insurers were back in the red today after Legal & General slashed its dividend for the first time in the group's history and posted plunging profits.

The Footsie was mired in the red today as investors took stock of the US government’s banking rescue scheme.

Early optimism surrounding America’s hefty interest rate cut faded fast today as stock market attentions turned to the mounting economic gloom.

Investors shrugged off fresh economic gloom today as the FTSE 100 Index built on yesterday’s 6% surge with further gains.

Oil prices reached a new record high today as the London market ended a volatile session in positive territory.

The FTSE 100 Index fell almost 3% today after investors were spooked by a sudden spike in oil prices and fears over inflation in the UK and US.

Speculation surrounding BAA increased today after a report said a private equity group was working on a possible bid for the airports operator.

The London market ended Tuesday on a low note despite a positive start to the day on Wall Street.

Two of the highest-profile names in UK business were today handed the task of helping to oversee the operations of the Bank of England.

A rally by mining stocks today failed to prevent the FTSE 100 Index from falling back below the 4800 barrier.

Shares in British engineer Invensys jumped ahead today after the group stuck by hopes for its financial year and said four of its divisions were performing well.

UK- based engineering group Invensys today posted a 39% fall in half-year profits, but insisted a shake-up had given it “a real sense of operational momentum”.

London shares were on the march for the sixth consecutive session today as oil prices continued to pull back from record highs.

The FTSE 100 Index approached levels not seen since early July today as lower oil prices and a strong finish on Wall Street boosted London shares.