FTSE 100 closes in the green but FTSE 250 loses ground as market searches new narrative The UK's top share index finished up over 35 points, or 0.52%, at 6,895 FTSE closes up 35 points Just Eat hit by competition plans in Germany US stocks in the green 5pm: FTSE closes ahead FTSE 100 closed in positive territory midweek as stock markets rebounded after Tuesday's falls. The UK's top share index finished up over 35 points, or 0.52%, at 6,895, with pharma groups and tobacco giants making up some of the top risers. The more domestically focused FTSE 250 went the other direction though, losing nearly 23 points, or 0.,10%, at 22,085. Cheif market analyst at online trading group IG Chris Beauchamp noted that the market "still seems in search of a new narrative" and added that "earnings season provides the potential for some more downside as companies find themselves struggling to spin a positive case to justify further appreciation in their stock prices".