FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 has fallen a further 1.5% this morning, taking losses for the week to over 5%, as investors continue to fret over a plunging oil price and latest developments in the eurozone.

A torrid year for equities in 2015?

Simon Gergel, manager of The Merchants trust, explains why he is finding opportunities in mega caps and specific recovery situations.

Tesco shares have opened 15% lower after the retailer said full-year profits will come in below market expectations.

The steep fall in the oil price could damage growth and dividend prospects for some of the UK's biggest stocks, adding to managers' concerns over the outlook for the wider market.

October's sell-off contributed to bringing the valuation of the FTSE All-Share down to below historical levels. Tineke Frikkee, manager of Smith & Williamson's UK Equity Income trust, highlights stocks that still look attractive

Nigel Beidas, co-manager of the Marlborough Extra Income fund, takes a closer look at headwinds and tailwinds for UK companies.

BT shares jumped 3.7% in afternoon trading after the telecoms group revealed it is in talks over a potential £10bn takeover of mobile businesses O2 or EE.

The departure of star managers may have hidden costs for investors "stampeding" for the exit, a wealth manager has warned.

Friends Life was the biggest riser in the FTSE 100 index this morning, while Aviva was the largest faller after plans for a merger between the two companies were announced on Friday.