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Barclays boost not enough for the markets (with video)

The London market failed to hold on to initial gains today, despite a boost from blue-chip banks in the wake of interim results from Barclays. Read

FTSE rallies as oil prices falls sharply (with video)

Sharply lower oil prices helped the London market break a three-day losing streak today as the blue chip share index rallied 2.5%. Read

Blue chip shares take a beating

Blue chip stocks ended the session in negative territory today as concerns over the US economy added to HSBC’s profits gloom. Read

FTSE preview: Banks and insurers in the spotlight

Banks and insurers will come under the spotlight again this week as the half-year results season continues apace. Read

FTSE ends the week on the back foot (with video)

The FTSE 100 Index was forced onto the back foot today after stocks were dealt a late blow by poor economic news from the US. Read

FTSE battles through a storm of results (with video)

A rush of blue-chip company announcements failed to derail the FTSE 100 Index today, despite a severe reaction to figures from telecoms group BT. Read

FTSE up 100 points after good news from the USA (with video)

Strong gains by insurers and some unexpected good news from the American economy helped the FTSE 100 Index gain more than 100 points today. Read

BA merger talk helps FTSE to fly

A potential merger between British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia cheered investors today despite wider gloom over the banking sector. Read

Disappointing end to the week for the FTSE (with video)

A recent rally for top-flight stocks ran out of steam this week as sentiment was hit by more disappointing economic news. Read

Could the worst of the credit crunch be over? (with video)

Booming financial stocks amid takeover speculation and hopes the worst of the credit crunch may be over helped the FTSE 100 Index power ahead today. Read

Vodfone sends FTSE into the red

Mobile phone giant Vodafone weighed the London market down in the red today after shaking investors with disappointing revenue forecasts. Read

Global shock waves as US mortgages giants bailed out

THIS week, the US Federal Reserve agreed to provide emergency funds for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which together hold or back around half of US mortgage debt. Read

FTSE turmoil continues

The UK’s leading share index shed more than 2% today as London’s week of stock market turmoil continued. Read

FTSE rallies to keep out of bear market territory

Beleaguered housebuilding and financial stocks rallied today as investors did their best to keep London out of bear market territory. Read

M&S shares rise amid rumours of buyout

Talk of a possible bid for Marks & Spencer sent shares in the struggling retailer soaring today after its recent steep falls. Read

FTSE ends Tuesday deep in the red

A rollercoaster session saw the London market close deep in the red today as economic fears shook investors. Read

Bradford and Bingley shares plunge again

Bradford & Bingley shares plunged to fresh lows today amid mounting fears that the stock is worthless. Read

FTSE rises 2% by close of Monday

The FTSE 100 Index rose almost 2% today as investors returned to the market after the sell-off of the previous week. Read

M&S under fresh pressure amid profit fears

Beleaguered Marks & Spencer was under fresh stock market pressure today amid City fears that the current consumer squeeze could wipe a third or more off profits. Read

FTSE preview: Marks & Spencer meeting the city's focus

Marks & Spencer’s annual meeting will be the highlight of the corporate week, but the bad news from the housing sector is set to continue with updates from Barratt Developments and Persimmon. Read