Go to http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/ for breaking spread betting news. Here, Ben Cooper brings you the latest market insights from the trading floor of City Index on 19th May 2011.<br /><br />Headlines:<br /><br />- The FTSE 100 has started trading positively on Thursday and is up 30 points to 5958 at 8.30am.<br /><br />- It is a busy day for corporate results and trading updates today. <br /><br />- Look out for releases from National Grid, SAB Miller, Investec, Cairn Energy, Amec and Invensys amongst others.<br /><br />- The top gainer so far today is Investec, while Invensys is the top faller of the day.<br /><br />- Glencore starts issued trading today. City Index is already quoting a CFD, plus rolling and futures spread bet prices for you to trade.<br /><br />- In financial news, ECB President Trichet will be speaking on the European economy at 2pm (UK time today).<br /><br />Spread betting and CFD trading are leveraged products which can result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.
