London's blue-chip index was in the black for a second consecutive day, after bargain hunters emerged from the shadows thanks to positive noises from China and a whiff of optimism for the eurozone.
A reduction in lead underwriter Morgan Stanley's forecasts was the reason behind Facebook's share price fall on Monday, its second day of trading, according to Reuters.
Marks & Spencer on Tuesday reduced its three-year sales target, as the retailer published final results that revealed a drop in profits for the first time in three years.
Shares in Homserve plunged on Tuesday after the repair services company warned that the Financial Services Authority intended to "investigate certain historic issues".
A busy week for corporate updates continues on Tuesday, with results expected from Marks & Spencer, e-therapeutics and Homeserve. Find out what else is coming up over the next 24 hours...
Investors in Facebook were feeling bruised on Monday as it sank on its second day of trading, fuelling rumours its lead underwriter had stepped in to buoy the stock in its first session.
Nasdaq's chief executive Bob Greifeld admitted he was "embarrassed" by the technical problems which blighted early trading of Facebook shares for private investors on Friday.
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Lamprell is among the industry leaders for essential oil industry services - at some point its shares will turn up, potentially doubling in market value, says Edmond Jackson.
If or when policymakers finally decide Greece should leave the euro, the exit could happen so quickly that "new drachma" currency notes might not be printed in time.
