The FTSE 100 Index just managed to keep its head above water today after spending much of the session in the red following mixed economic data from the US and concerns over European debt.

JOSH THOMPSON admits that Celtic’s stunned players have to quickly make amends after the Hoops last chance of silverware vanished in a humiliating 2-0 Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by minnows Ross County.

Celtic 3 Stirling Albion 0

Irn Bru-to-Tizer company AG Barr lifted underlying half-year profits today, despite a “sluggish” market for the carbonated drinks sector.