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US blue-chip stocks have opened flat today as investor sentiment cooled following the two-week rally.

BlackRock CIO Bob Doll believes the US rally is gradually maturing into a more fundamental recovery following the best two consecutive weeks for the equity markets in nearly a decade.

The FTSE 100 once again headed higher this morning after closing ahead on Monday for the 11th consecutive session.

US stocks traded lower in New York this morning as a number of disappointing trading statements curbed recent investor appetite.

UK stocks rose in early trading this morning, with the FTSE heading for an eleventh straight day of gains.

A new cycle is emerging in technology and with it comes the opportunity for further growth and outperformance. Removed from the epicentre of the global credit crisis, the tech sector looks well positioned

Wall Street share prices fell back in early trade as poor results from Microsoft dragged tech stocks downwards.

London shares fell back slightly this morning as investors await the latest set of economic figures.

A string of strong earnings results as well as positive homes resales data in the US thrust the Dow into positive territory today.

The FTSE 100 slumped on opening this morning with utilities companies among the losers following Ofwat's call for lower water bills.