An American Indian tribe is suing some of the world’s largest beer makers, claiming they knowingly contributed to devastating alcohol-related problems on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

A Native American tribe is suing some of the world’s largest beer makers, claiming they knowingly contributed to devastating alcohol-related problems on South Dakota’s Pine Ridge Reservation.

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 FTSE 100 Index bounced back from six straight sessions in the red today as world markets regained their poise.

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

Shock US jobs data sent the London market diving into the red today as gloom gathered over trading floors.

The FTSE 100 Index bounded more than 2% ahead today as better-than-expected first quarter figures from US giant JP Morgan Chase gave banks a further boost.

The UK government’s second bank bail-out failed to reassure investors today as potential record losses at Royal Bank of Scotland sparked heavy falls across the sector.

The FTSE 100 Index lost ground today as high oil prices and weak banking stocks cast a shadow over London trading.

Blue chips were back on a tentative road to recovery today as the London market enjoyed its second day of gains, buoyed by hopes of a US interest rate cut.

Growing concerns over the US economy sent UK blue chips plunging into negative territory today, with news of a raft of high profile potential takeovers unable to stem the losses.

The London market started the week on the front foot today as investor confidence returned after recent wobbles over Chinese stocks and global interest rates.

The London market continued to slide today as the FTSE 100 Index sank back towards the 6000 mark amid heavy profit taking by investors.

London shares ended Wednesday in the black after recovering from a late downturn sparked by Wall Street.

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

Energy stocks proved a drain on the FTSE 100 Index today as it ended the week in lacklustre form.

Record oil prices and weaker banking stocks took the shine off the London market’s recent three-year high today.

The four-day winning streak of the FTSE 100 Index came to an end today following a weak performance by oil stocks and further losses on Wall Street.

The FTSE 100 Index hit a fresh 30-month high today as it chalked up gains for the seventh consecutive session.

The FTSE 100 Index looked on course to hit another 30-month high today as it chalked up gains for the seventh consecutive session.

Leading shares climbed to their highest for 27 months today as positive sentiment surrounding equities overcame downbeat US economic news.

Brewing giant SAB Miller has said it had bought the Chinese brewing interests of Lion Nathan for an equity value of $71m (€58m).

The London market’s seven-day winning streak came to an end today following a poor start to the session on Wall Street.

The London stock market took a battering today as jitters over higher interest rates and oil prices took their toll.

The London stock market suffered another bloodbath today – sliding nearly 3% as investors suffered a deepening crisis of confidence.