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ECB commitments boost markets

Moves across Europe to bolster the region’s banks and economies sparked a second day of strong gains for shares in London.

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FTSE down

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Slight rebound for FTSE

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Stocks rally after downbeat news from UK and US

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FTSE edges forward

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Takeover buzz steadies FTSE

FTSE up at close

Royal Dutch Shell was among those making share gains on the FTSE 100 Index today in a buoyant session for commodity stocks.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2010

Commodity stocks boost London market

Stronger commodity stocks and a results-day boost for Royal Dutch Shell helped lift the London market today.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2010

Some gains for FTSE

Financial and mining stocks dominated the blue-chip risers board today as investors displayed a renewed appetite for risk.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2010

VT rejects new Babcock takeover approach

VT Group continued to resist takeover interest today after rival Babcock International upped its offer for the services firm to more than £1.2bn (€1.4bn).

Thu, 18 Feb, 2010

FTSE up more than 50 points

London's FTSE 100 Index enjoyed a bright start to the week today after nerves were soothed by Abu Dhabi's £6bn (€6.7bn) bail-out of debt-laden neighbour Dubai.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2009

FTSE up after Dubai bailout

London’s FTSE 100 Index posted healthy gains today after Dubai’s £6bn (€6.7bn) emergency bailout from Abu Dhabi soothed nerves around financial stocks.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2009

Hopes of strong Footsie close dashed

Hopes of another strong close for London’s FTSE 100 Index were hit today by a late sell off.

Thu, 21 Aug, 2003