FTSE

Shares in Marston's were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading despite the beer and pub company saying it had "an encouraging and robust performance" in the 16 weeks to 22 January 2011.

Shares in Mitchells & Butlers were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the pub-chain owner reported a rise in full year sales as well as a strong start to the New Year, despite the heavy snow in December.

Shares in AstraZeneca were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the pharmaceutical giant reported a rise in pre-tax profit in its fourth quarter and full year results.

Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as economic concerns turned away from Europe for once and struck in the Far East.

Shares in Britvic were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the soft drink manufacturer reported a rise in revenue in its first quarter trading period.

Shares in AstraZeneca were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading ahead of the pharmaceutical giant's full year results, expected tomorrow.

Shares in A.G. Barr were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the maker of soft drink Irn-Bru said it was anticipating good sales growth for both its fourth quarter and full year trading periods.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading ahead of minutes from the Bank of England, expected today.

Shares in WH Smith were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading, despite the retailer reporting a fall in sales in the 21 weeks to 22 January 2011.

Shares in Hornby were down on the FTSE All Share after the hobby group said it had a poor trading period from 1 October 2010 until the present.

Shares in British banks were broadly down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as the Office for National Statistics reported a surprise contraction in GDP during the fourth quarter of 2010.

Shares in De La Rue were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after French firm Oberthur said it would not be making a takeover bid for the bank noted printer.

Shares in De La Rue were down on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading, despite reports that French firm Oberthur is considering enhancing its takeover offer for the banknote printer.

Shares in Misys were down on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading, ahead of the financial services software company's half year results, expected tomorrow.

Shares in British banks were broadly down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as concerns about the eurozone came back to the fore, as did worries about banking reform.

Shares in Mouchel were soaring on the FTSE All Share after the outsourcing company was presented with a beefed up takeover offer from construction firm Costain.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading following reports that part nationalised bank RBS may be leaving the government's asset protection scheme earlier than expected.

Shares in Mulberry were up on the FTSE AIM 100 after the maker of luxury handbags reported a strong rise in sales in the six weeks to the 15 January 2011.

Shares in Invensys were down on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the technology company issued an unremarkable statement on its trading for the third quarter period ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in easyJet were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading, despite the budget airline reporting a rise in revenue in the quarter ended 31 December 2010.

Shares in British banks were broadly up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading despite a fall in fourth quarter profits at global banking giant Goldman Sachs.

Shares in Associated British Foods were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading, despite the group reporting double digit sales growth in the 16 weeks to 8 January 2011.

Shares in Associated British Foods were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading ahead of the group's first quarter trading statement, due tomorrow.

Shares in Kesa Electricals were down on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the group reported a fall in sales at its Comet stores in the third quarter ended 18 January.

Shares in British banks were broadly down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading following strong gains yesterday.

Shares in JD Wetherspoon were up on the FTSE 250 in morning trading after the pub chain owner reported a rise in sales in the 12 weeks to 16 January.

Shares in RBS were up on the FTSE 100 in afternoon trading after the part-nationalised bank said it would be selling Priory Group for £925 million.

Shares in Taylor Wimpey were up on the FTSE 250 in afternoon trading after the housebuilder said that its underlying pre-tax profit for the full year will be "ahead of expectations" and that it had seen interest from potential buyers in its North American business.

Shares in SABMiller were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading after the brewer reported a rise in revenue and lager volumes in the third quarter ended 31 December.

Shares in British banks were up on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as investors started to regain some confidence.