The chip maker was expected to release earnings after Wall Street closes.
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The FTSE 100 Index closed up 31.84 points at 10,886.16.
The FTSE 100 Index is down 8.04 points or 0.07% today to 10878.12
The FTSE 100 index closed down 85.58 points, 0.8%, at 10,792.54.
