Parkmead and Eland shares among risers
The recent rally on London's FTSE 100 Index came to a halt today amid fears that US policymakers are getting cold feet over their economy-boosting measures.
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Parkmead and Petrofac shares among fallers
The FTSE 100 Index was buoyed by the prospect of further stimulus measures from the Bank of England today and hit a fresh five-year high.
Hunting shares rise, Petrofac down
London's FTSE 100 Index surged to its highest level in more than five years today thanks to optimism in the eurozone.
Faroe Petroleum shares in 3.6% lift
London's FTSE 100 Index closed down 10 points to 6,318.2 today, with volumes dented as US traders were away from their desks for President's Day.
Call for board shake-up
A group of shareholders in Ithaca Energy has called for the oil and gas firm to appoint new directors because its board has "stagnated".
Faroe and Amec shares among fallers
It was a torrid session for retailers on London's top flight index today as official figures revealed a shock fall in sales last month after a snow-hit start to the year.
Endeavour may sell stake in North Sea
Independent oil and gas explorer Endeavour International is to consider selling its North Sea business as part of a strategic review.
Amec biggest Footsie faller
London's top flight index beat a retreat today as figures revealed the eurozone fell deeper into recession following the worst contraction in Germany's economy since the financial crisis.
BP and Shell among Footsie fallers
London's top flight index hit it highest level in almost five years today as the Bank of England signalled that interest rates will remain at emergency levels for years to come.
Awilco doubles revenues in 2012
Westhill-based drilling rig operator Awilco Driling posted a more than doubling of its revenues to £97million last year.
EnQuest retail bond raises £145million
North Sea independent oil and gas firm EnQuest said yesterday it had raised £145million through its retail bond issue.
Centrica and SSE shares among risers
London's blue chip index failed to find direction today as investors sat tight ahead of news from the eurozone.
Enegi in second farm-out out to Azimuth
Independent oil and gas explorer Enegi Oil has agreed to farm-out part of a North Sea block also containing the Phoenix discovery to Azimuth.
Wood Group and EnQuest shares among risers
The FTSE 100 Index was on the front foot once more today as better-than-expected data from China and the US calmed investor nerves after a volatile week.
Parkmead Group shares slip more than 3%
The FTSE 100 Index was more than 1% lower today, down 66.9 points to 6,228.4.
BP and Shell shares both fall
London's blue chip share index made further gains today as it continued its return to form after Monday's 100-point slump.
BP’s latest results cheer Footsie investors
A bigger-than-expected profits haul from oil giant BP helped the FTSE 100 Index regain its poise today, while signs of a pickup in the economy also boosted sentiment.
Shell and Centrica shares among fallers
Fears of a return to political turmoil in the eurozone put a sharp end to London's new year rally today and plunged world markets into the red.
UK oil and gas pay lags global leaders Australia and Norway
The North Sea is among the most expensive places to hunt for and produce oil and gas yet the UK ranks only 11th in the industry's global pay league table, according to recruitment firm Hays Oil & Gas in its latest global survey.
Graduates enjoying salary boom but women remain cold-shouldered
Graduates and a number of core engineering disciplines enjoyed considerable pay increases during 2012 but there was no change in the number of women joining the oil and gas industry.
Explorer hoping to test oil prospect from land
An oil and gas exploration firm is looking at further potential onshore drilling in Scotland in its search for North Sea oil.
Shell shares slide after latest results disappoint
London's blue chip share index enjoyed its best January for 24 years despite ending the month with a disappointing session.
Over 90 A&E wells ready to be sunk in UK
More than 90 exploration and appraisal (A&E) wells reported to be ready for drilling in UK waters.
Petrofac’s shares slump more than 7%
Oil service group Petrofac was among the sharpest fallers on the FTSE 100 Index today, slumping more than 7% to £16.15 as the wider market slipped 16.1 points to 6,323.1.
BP shares among risers, Hunting fall
London's top flight index closed above 6,300 for the first time in more than four-and-a-half years today as progress by heavyweight stocks helped keep up the New Year rally.