FTSE

The FTSE 100 rose in early Monday trading following strong gains in Japan.

The FTSE was flat in early trading Thursday despite a positive outlook from defence contractor BAE Systems.

The FTSE was up 27.5 points (0.5%) to 5271.63 points, buoyed by gains among mining firms.

The devil is always in the detail.

The Dow Jones fell 135 points in early trading after China said it would ask banks to up reserve levels, restricting their lending capabilities.

European markets have been hit hard by news Greece will receive bailout cash to tackle its debt crisis.

London trading got off to a strong start Thursday, following positive results for Rio Tinto and rumours Aviva could be the target of a buyout bid.

Financials and British Airways pushed the FTSE slightly higher this morning.

The FTSE 100 opened flat Tuesday after a slump in financial stocks sent the Dow Jones to its first close below 10,000 in three months.

The Dow Jones dipped in early trading this morning after seeing huge losses on Thursday.