Wall Street has begun the week in a subdued mood. News of a proposed $23bn (£11.6bn) takeover of chewing gum maker Wrigley has compensated for worries over record oil prices and the economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up by about 13 points at 12905.
As usual, American sentiment has affected the main London market which has fallen back slightly after strong trading this morning.
The FTSE 100 is up 12.8 points at 6104.2, with retailers, oil companies and banks still leading the risers.
