Plexus shares rise, Xcite and Parkmead down
The FTSE 100 Index weathered the latest eurozone storm today after plans for a levy on bank deposits in Cyprus had earlier threatened to derail markets.
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‘Record-breaking year’ for Atlantic
Oil and gas operator Atlantic Petroleum said yesterday it had enjoyed a record-breaking year, with both profits and turnover rising.
Shell among Footsie fallers, Faroe Petroleum up
London's FTSE 100 Index slid below the 6,500 barrier today as disappointing US economic indicators sent world markets into the red.
SSE shares among risers, Wood Group fall
The FTSE 100 Index moved back above the 6,500 mark today thanks to a shares rally from retailers.
Subocean payout
Administrators for a collapsed north-east renewable-energy firm have repaid ordinary creditors more than they expected.
Xcite shares among risers, Hunting falls
A bout of profit-taking sent the FTSE 100 Index back below the 6,500 barrier today, but upbeat economic data in the US helped ease losses.
Weir Group among biggest Footsie risers
The FTSE 100 Index closed above 6,500 for the first time since the start of 2008 today as the London market weathered fresh gloom from the eurozone.
Bridge Energy shares rise more than 7%
The FTSE 100 Index surge to fresh five year highs today after better-than-expected US job figures boosted markets on both sides of the Atlantic.
Bridge Energy stock on the rise as City rallies
A hefty share fall for blue-chip insurer Aviva failed to hold back a rally on London's FTSE 100 Index today as positive US jobs data boosted sentiment.
Oil service firms plan to expand workforces
An annual study of the UK oil service industry showed firms plan to increase their workforces by an average of 10% over the next two years.
Wood Group shares among Footsie risers
London's blue chip index slipped into the red today, having finished at its highest level in five years in the previous session.
RWE puts energy exploration arm up for sale
German energy firm RWE said yesterday it had put its oil and gas exploration unit up for sale in a move that could rake in billions of pounds for its drive to cut debt. RWE had previously said it only wanted to sell parts of the unit, called Dea, which accounted for 23% of the group's operating profits in 2012.
Wood Group among biggest Footsie risers
London's blue-chip index hit its highest level since January 2008 today as optimism for the powerhouse Chinese and US economies triggered a rally in markets around the world.
Parkmead and Cairn shares among risers
Fears for the world's two powerhouse economies pushed world markets sharply into reverse today.
Amec scoops massive oil deal
Engineering and project-management company Amec has won a contract with BP as part of a £4.5billion project west of Shetland.
Ithaca to snap up rival
Oil and gas firm Ithaca Energy said yesterday it had agreed to buy smaller rival Valiant Petroleum for £203million.
Ithaca agrees to buy rival in £203m deal
Oil and gas firm Ithaca Energy said yesterday it had agreed to buy smaller rival Valiant Petroleum for £203million.
Xcite and Faroe shares among risers
The FTSE 100 Index ended the week near recent five year highs today after encouraging US manufacturing figures.
Shell looks at future scenarios
Oil major Royal Dutch Shell has unveiled two scenarios for how the 21st century could unfold, with different implications for the global energy market.
Petrofac again among biggest Footsie fallers
London's top flight index ended the month on a positive note today after shrugging off worse-than-expected US growth figures and big losses at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Weir Group biggest Footsie riser, Petrofac biggest faller
European markets shook off worries over the inconclusive Italian election result today with the help of better news on the US economy.
Weir Group shares rise, Wood Group and BG among fallers
Stock markets plunged across Europe today after inconclusive Italian election results reignited fears over eurozone instability.
Sharp fall for Faroe Petroleum shares
London's top flight index appeared to shrug off the loss of the UK's AAA credit rating today, with subdued trading across the Atlantic proving a greater concern to investors.
Budget on the hotel menu
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s Budget breakfast is on Thursday, March 21, at the Marcliffe Hotel, Aberdeen.
Faroe Petroleum shares among risers, Cairn fall
London's top flight index regained its composure today after a sharp rise in business optimism in the eurozone's powerhouse German economy.