More than £3bn (€3.75bn) was wiped off Barclays’ market value today as its rate-rigging scandal sent shockwaves throughout the banking sector.

London’s leading index was broadly flat today as fears over Europe’s banks were offset by a strong consumer confidence survey on the other side of the Atlantic.

The London market clawed back its earlier losses today after better than expected data from the US calmed fears caused by disappointing German growth.

London's FTSE 100 Index held firm today despite another rocky session for banks as worries mounted over a possible debt default in the US.

Fashion house Burberry was the top faller in the FTSE 100 Index today as its stellar annual results were overshadowed by a bout of profit-taking.

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

Miners and banking stocks dragged the FTSE 100 Index into the red today as concerns over global political unrest hit investor sentiment.

Fears that China will raise interest rates in a bid to cool its economy put world markets under pressure today amid sharp falls for mining stocks.

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.

A spike in the US dollar triggered by the prospect of smaller-than-expected stimulus measures from the Fed caused mining stocks to slide and dragged the London market lower today.

Markets tumbled today after poor employment and manufacturing reports in the US renewed investors’ concerns about the pace of global recovery.

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

World markets were dragged lower today after cautious comments from the US Federal Reserve curbed enthusiasm for riskier stocks.

A strong opening on America’s benchmark share index helped secure gains on the FTSE 100 Index today as global markets rallied higher.

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

London’s leading share index fell into the red today despite figures confirming a stronger-than-expected economic recovery in the final quarter of 2009.

BP shares slumped more than 4% today after the oil giant was punished for its failure to meet the City’s estimates on fourth quarter profits.

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

President Obama's proposals to limit the activities of Wall Street firms sent shockwaves through the UK banking sector for a second session today.

The FTSE 100 Index was hit by a second late sell-off to fall to its lowest level of the year today amid fears over the latest bank crackdown from President Obama.

The London market's Christmas rally showed little sign of fading today as eager buyers pushed the blue-chip index close to a year high.

Better news from the UK jobs market and a strong session for financial stocks ensured the London market remained in positive territory today.

London’s blue chip share index pushed into positive territory today after the Bank of England held steady on its monetary policy and financial firms climbed.

The FTSE 100 Index made steady progress today as investors shrugged off a poor session in Tokyo and persistent worries over Europe’s debt burden.

The FTSE 100 Index limped into the black today as a better than expected start on Wall Street helped the London market claw back early losses.

Royal Bank of Scotland shares slumped 13% today after weaker-than-expected results exploded the recent mood of optimism in the bank sector.

The British taxpayer was sitting on an estimated £1.2bn (1.4bn) paper profit on its stake in Royal Bank of Scotland today as the rally in the financial sector continued apace.

The FTSE 100 Index struggled to make headway today in spite of a raft of broker upgrades and signs of life in the DIY sector.

London’s leading share index remained in the red today despite a late session boost from Wall Street.

The London market took a late dive into the red today as opening nerves on Wall Street undermined blue-chip stocks.

A £4.5bn fundraising move from Barclays lifted bank shares to drive the London market forward today.

The FTSE 100 Index held on to positive territory today, despite the impact of a weaker-than-expected start to trading on Wall Street.

The London market held firm today as investor confidence rebounded following Friday’s heavy losses.

Asia’s richest man is today reported to be eyeing a potential takeover of United Utilities’ electricity distribution business.

The London market dived below the psychologically important 6,000 mark today as investors rushed to offload stocks amid continued credit woes.

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

United Utilities was hit with an £8.5m (€12.6m) fine today after the water regulator found the firm broke trading rules.

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

Concerns over Tate & Lyle failed to overshadow a bright start for the London market today.

Fashion retailer Next today built on its strong gain seen this week as talk of a possible bid for the high street stalwart continued to surround the stock.

United Utilities, a UK operator of water and wastewater, today agreed to sell its business outsourcing division in a deal worth £217.5 m (€329.7m) with a consortium of US private equity firms.

The London market surrendered its early gains today as losses at United Utilities took the shine off an impressive display at BT.

The London market continued to build on its five-month high today as utility companies took centre stage and investors cheered another record performance on Wall Street.

Internet gambling stocks dragged the London market into the red today in the wake of anti-gaming legislation passed in the US.