Here is what you need to know at the London market open: FTSE 100: called up 58.7 points, 0.7%, at 8,553.55 Nikkei 225: up 1.0% at 36,420.91 S&P/ASX 200: up 0.2% at 8,145.60 DJIA: closed up 141.74 ...

Stock markets in China, France, Germany and other countries are closed on Thursday for Labour Day. IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open up 62.9 points, 0.7%, on Thursday. The index of London ...