Bookmark http://www.cityindex.co.uk/market-analysis/ to keep track of the latest financial news. Here, Chris Nelson-Smith of spread betting and CFD trading provider City Index brings you the key activity shaping the markets on 8th June 2011. Headlines include:<br /><br />- European indices have weakened further this morning, with the DAX down 15 points at 7087 and CAC down 10 points at 3860.<br /><br />- The FTSE lost ground this morning as well, following falls in Asia overnight. So far the FTSE is down 25 points at 5840.<br /><br />- Dow Futures are currently up 1 point at 12073.<br /><br />- On the FTSE, the best performing stocks so far are AstraZeneca, Land Securities and Aggreko. The worst performers are John Matthey, Arm Holdings, BHP Billiton, Kazakhmys and Antofagasta.<br /><br />- Smiths Group issues a trading update today along with Punch Tavern.<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.
