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 sunk to its fourth losing session in a row today as under-fire BP took another tumble into the red and US growth figures disappointed.

The FTSE 100 Index lost ground for the second session in a row today after US home sales plunged to a record low during May.

Mining firms dragged the FTSE 100 Index into the red today despite profits cheer from part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group.

The London market rose more than 1% today to hit a 22-month high as investors embarked on the Easter holidays buoyed by recovery hopes.

Broadcaster BSkyB was centre of attention on the London market today after a better-than-feared verdict from regulator Ofcom over the amount it can charge rivals for premium sports.

There was further stock market pain for retailers today after Marks & Spencer sent a chill through the sector with warnings over the trading outlook.

The London market’s festive rally ran out of steam today during a lacklustre start to the last full trading session of the decade.

The FTSE 100 Index rose 1% today as positive economic news tempted buyers into the market.

The London market struggled for direction today as the UK's Pre-Budget Report failed to shock while concerns continued over the world economic recovery.

London’s FTSE 100 Index jumped 1.5% today as worries over the global impact of the Dubai debt crisis showed signs of easing.

Sainsbury’s celebrated a strong rise in half-year results today in a buoyant session for the wider London market that saw it touch a year high.

Supermarket Sainsbury’s was a prominent casualty today as the FTSE 100 Index failed to maintain the momentum after two winning sessions.

The FTSE 100 Index tumbled 1.7% today as commodity stocks fell and US unemployment claims gave investors the jitters.

The FTSE 100 Index tumbled 1.7% today as commodity stocks fell and US unemployment claims gave investors the jitters.

The FTSE 100 Index ran out of steam today as investors paused for breath in the face of mixed economic news on both sides of the Atlantic.

The FTSE 100 Index dived 4% to a six-year low today as investors ran for cover after another blow to confidence in the banking sector.

The London market held firm above the 6700 barrier today as hopes of a cut in US interest rates offset falls in the housebuilding sector.

Retail-to-broadband firm Carphone Warehouse today looked set to make its debut in the FTSE 100 Index of blue chip companies when the latest reshuffle takes place later this month.

The London market took a roller-coaster ride today as blue chip stocks recouped initial losses.

The FTSE 100 Index finished moderately higher after an unconvincing session for world markets today.

The London market slumped in afternoon trading today after a poor opening on Wall Street knocked investor sentiment.

Consolidation hopes for the insurance sector drove the London market forward today as Friends Provident and Resolution confirmed merger talks.

London’s blue-chips made a lacklustre start to the week today after a poor showing from heavily-weighted mining stocks hindered progress.

Strong gains for mining and commodity stocks failed to drag the London market into positive territory today.

The London market is on the back foot after overnight falls on Wall Street and continued interest rate fears hit blue chip stocks.

The increasing prospect of higher interest rates cast a shadow over property and retail stocks on the London market today.

Fears over the US economy dragged the London market into the red today.

Takeover talk among property and retail stocks helped drive the London market to gains today.

The London market edged into positive territory today as takeover speculation gave blue-chips a late lift.