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London's FTSE 100 Index slipped into the red today on concerns over global political unrest and moves to curb inflation in China.

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.

Mining stocks bore the brunt of a shift in sentiment today amid fears that the recent rise in commodity prices may have been overdone.

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.

London's FTSE 100 Index slumped more than 1% today after US figures showed weaker-than-expected growth in the second quarter.

The FTSE 100 Index roared almost 3% ahead today as investors looking for bargains in the mining sector pushed the market higher.

The FTSE 100 Index maintained its recovery rally today despite Wall Street opening in the red.

The FTSE 100 Index tumbled below 5000 today as world markets suffered another punishing session on fears over Europe and global economic growth.

The London market ended the week in the doldrums today as economic woes continued to haunt the eurozone.

The FTSE 100 Index enjoyed a buoyant beginning to the week today with utility firms in the takeover spotlight.

The FTSE 100 Index slipped more than 1% by noon today as weakness in banking stocks offset one of the London market's biggest takeover deals of recent times.

The FTSE 100 Index held on to gains seen in Tuesday's bounce-back today as heavyweight stocks lent their support.

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 pulled back from 14-month highs today as investors took the chance to take some money off the table.

The London market capped its tenth consecutive day of gains today after investors pushed ahead with the strongest rally for the market in more than five years.

Upbeat economic news from the US failed to drag London’s FTSE 100 Index out of the red today.

A sharp fall in the share price of mobile phone giant Vodafone wiped nearly 50 points off the FTSE 100 Index today.

Water company Severn Trent today reported a fall in profits as it counted the cost of a record fine from Ofwat and the impact of last summer’s flooding.

The FTSE 100 Index slipped back below the 5900 barrier today as renewed credit crunch concerns put paid to the recent rally.

The FTSE 100 Index remained near its opening mark today as mining and oil companies took up the slack caused by weaker bank shares.

The FTSE 100 Index broke through the 5900 barrier for the first time in over a month today as banking giants enjoyed a second day of strong gains.

Reassuring news from banking giant Barclays and stronger-than-expected early trading on Wall Street helped limit falls on the London market today.

The FTSE 100 Index closed 1% lower today as jittery investors reacted to a lacklustre start to trading in New York.

Insurance firms led the London market higher today as strong results and broker upgrades buoyed the sector.

UK water company Severn Trent today estimated the cost of dealing with last month’s flood crisis at between £25m (€38m) and £35m (€51m).

Fears were growing tonight that homeowners will ultimately be faced with stinging rises in water bills to cover the costs of increasing Britain’s flood protection.

More than 340,000 people hit by the recent flooding face up to two weeks without access to clean water in their homes, raising concerns about hygiene and sanitation.

The worst floods in the UK's modern history began to recede in Gloucestershire, England today as tens of thousands of homes had their power switched back on.

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.

Pub groups and mining stocks led a rally on the London market today, adding to the boost from an overnight surge on Wall Street.

Potential private equity bid excitement surrounding Marks & Spencer was today filling the void left by Sainsbury's, as the consortium eyeing the supermarket chain finally abandoned its takeover attempt.

Severn Trent said today it planned to cut 600 jobs from its water business over the next five years – equivalent to 10% of its workforce.

The London market took heart from buoyant retail figures in the US today, as healthy employment levels also boosted the world's biggest economy.

Investors gave a cautious welcome to a fall in unemployment today as shares in London made steady progress.

The London market was on the rise today after takeover interest in cigarette giant Gallaher lit up the tobacco sector.

Investors were in bullish mood today as shares in London powered to their highest level for more than five years.

Shares in London powered to a new five-year high today amid heightened optimism in the City.

London’s leading shares shrugged off fears over North Korea’s nuclear test today as rising oil prices and pharmaceutical firms took centre stage.

Hopes of consolidation among water utilities drove the London market forwards today after Anglian Water owner AWG said it had received an approach from a potential bidder.

The London market slid into the red today after details of a “mass murder” terror plot emerged but shares recovered substantially throughout the session as investors showed confidence in blue-chip stocks.

London’s leading shares plunged into the red today after struggling to hold onto early gains as US inflationary pressures continued to dog the market.

The London market tumbled into the red today as interest rate concerns returned to spook investors.

London’s leading shares dropped almost 1% today as the market bore the brunt of heavy losses for mining stocks and banks suffered from fresh concerns over interest rates.