UK equities push back towards recent highs as Apple dominates news ahead of its results tonight.

FTSE flat as Smiths Group rejects bid and miners drag on Chinese news.

UK markets move lower as China raises bank reserve rates again, whilst ARM holdings again leaves the rest in its wake.

Markets weaken as Euro slides against Dollar pressure and everyone holds their breath before US Non-Farm Payrolls.

Ftse pulls back from 6000 again after retailing concerns.

2011 starts with a bang as UK equities open the year strongly with BP in the headlines for the right reasons.

Ftse still trades around the 6000 level as thin Christmas volumes continue.

Commodities push higher as UK markets reopen after Christmas break with the key 6000 level for the FTSE 100 remaining in focus.

Irish downgrade from Moody’s knocks the banks, as markets remain relatively quiet.

European markets edge higher, but investors remain cautious ahead of an EU leaders meeting where the main discussion will be about sovereign debt worries.