The FTSE 100 Index plunged to its lowest level since December 1995 today after the worst ever run in its history.

The FTSE 100 Index was struggling to avoid its ninth successive fall today as banking stocks continued to suffer.

The FTSE 100 Index was today heading for its lowest close in four months as investors continued to fret about the possibility of an Iraqi conflict.

The London market tumbled to its lowest level for three months today as banks, insurers and telecoms stocks weighed on trading.

The London market was set for a depressing end to the week today as the FTSE 100 Index was dragged lower by falls in telecoms and banking stocks.

The FTSE 100 Index was climbing back towards the key 4000 barrier today as investors swooped for retail and banking stocks.

Retail stocks tumbled sharply today after electricals retailer Dixons issued a shock profits warning.

Investors pulled the plug on electricals retailer Dixons today after it stunned the City with a shock profits warning.

After a tumultuous year on the stock market UK analysts are predicting better news for investors in 2003.

The London market had a robust end to the week today, after being boosted by a strong opening on Wall Street.

London shares had a volatile session today, but managed to close ahead as retail stocks made gains.

A strong close on Wall Street last night failed to inspire London traders this morning, as the FTSE 100 Index headed for a subdued end to the week.

FootsieLONDON shares ended the week on a positive note today as HSBC helped to push the FTSE 100 Index further away from the 4000 barrier.

London shares ended the week on a positive note today as HSBC helped to push the FTSE 100 Index further away from the 4000 barrier.

Trading on the London market eased today as investors registered their disappointment with the Bank of England’s decision to leave interest rates on hold.

Drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline gave investors a headache today as the London market’s recent resurgence ground to a halt.

The London market took a sharp tumble today, sliding back below the 3,800 level after falls on Wall Street hit sentiment.

BRITAIN’S biggest companies enjoyed their best day in the City for over a month today as the FTSE 100 Index climbed back towards the 4000 barrier.

Britain’s biggest companies enjoyed their best day in the City for over a month today as the FTSE 100 Index climbed back towards the 4000 barrier.

The London Stock Exchange was opening today, hoping to make up ground after the FTSE 100 Index fell to a six-year low.

LONDON’S FTSE 100 Index hit a new six-year low yesterday as stock markets around the world stumbled once more during a depressing start to the week.

ONLY four blue-chip stocks fell back yesterday as the London market rallied ahead of today’s September 11 anniversary.

BLUE-CHIP shares were left teetering at the 4000 mark yesterday as nervy investors continued to fret over the global economy.

INVESTORS suffered another poor session on the London market yesterday as gloomy corporate news and US economic data hit confidence.

THE bank holiday weekend came early in the City yesterday as London shares drifted lower in subdued trading before the three-day break.

The value of Britain’s biggest companies continued to slide today as nervy investors pushed the FTSE 100 Index back towards the 4,000 barrier.

The London market managed to pull back above the 4,100 mark today, as telecom and banking stocks posted steady gains.