The FTSE 100 soared in early trading thanks in part to better-than-expected results from insurance giant Prudential.
The FTSE 100 is down slightly in late morning trading despite receiving an initial boost on news Friends Provident has agreed a takeover by Clive Cowdery's Resolution.
Miners are leading the FTSE 100 higher this morning, as Barclays announced a near £3bn pre-tax profit for the first half of 2009.
London shares were in positive territory this morning, led by telecoms giant BT Group.
The FTSE 100 once again headed higher this morning after closing ahead on Monday for the 11th consecutive session.
London shares fell back slightly this morning as investors await the latest set of economic figures.
The FTSE 100 extended its rally this morning and is set to mark six consecutive sessions of gains.
The FTSE 100 was up in early trading Friday following an overnight rally in New York.
The FTSE 100 has opened on a positive note this morning after strong performance in the US yesterday.
The FTSE 100 dipped closer to the 4,000 mark this morning, with miners again dragging the index down.