Xcite shares up, Cairn and Hunting among fallers
The FTSE 100 Index failed to make progress today and finished down 0.9 points at 5,775.7 amid investor caution over fresh eurozone worries and disappointing data in the US.
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Nexen calls for vote on takeover
Shareholders of Nexen will vote next month on whether to approve the Canadian oil firm's £9.6billion takeover by China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).
Wood Group shares among risers, Petrofac and AMEC fall
Fresh signs of a global economic slowdown and fading hopes of imminent stimulus measures left world markets subdued today.
Output boost helps Premier profits surge
North Sea operator Premier Oil said yesterday a 30% jump in UK production had helped it to achieve record profits.
Parkmead and Cairn shares among risers
World stock markets came under further pressure today after disappointing US jobs figures spooked nervous investors.
Xcite shares among risers, Premier Oil falls
Renewed fears over Europe sent world stock markets into the red today ahead of an expected plea from Greece for more time to meet austerity measures.
Oil and gas fields’ value stressed
Chancellor George Osborne has received a stark reminder of the oil and gas sector's importance to the UK economy after a dip in North Sea output led to a shock rise in Treasury borrowing.
Shell and BP shares among Footsie fallers
Hopes of a plan to tackle the eurozone debt crisis buoyed stock markets today as banks and miners made strong gains.
Xcite shares among risers, Parkmead and Hunting fall
The London market lost ground today as investors eyed events in the eurozone at the start of another vital week in its battle for survival.
Hunting and Weir shares among risers
London's leading shares index ended the week on a high note today amid hopes for a solution to the eurozone crisis and a resilient performance from the scandal-hit banking sector.
Weir Group shares rise, Faroe among fallers
A resilient performance from the scandal-hit banking sector and better-than-expected retail sales figures helped the FTSE 100 Index hold firm today.
EnQuest and Faroe shares among risers
World markets failed to make significant gains today as hopes of imminent stimulus measures from the US Federal Reserve began to fade.
EnQuest looking to build new HQ in Granite City
Independent oil and gas firm EnQuest said yesterday it was on the lookout for an Aberdeen city-centre site for a new north-east headquarters.
Vessel set for return to field
Danish shipping giant Maersk yesterday said its North Sea floating production vessel Gryphon should be back in action by the end of the year.
Faroe and EnQuest shares among fallers
Better-than-expected growth in France and Germany and surprisingly strong US retail figures boosted confidence on world markets today.
Bankruptcy filing ‘on cards’ for US operator
ATP Oil and Gas is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy.
Petrofac biggest Footsie faller
Fresh evidence that the eurozone debt crisis is impacting Asia depressed sentiment on markets today.
Oil investment firm struggles
Genel, the oil investment firm headed by Tony Hayward, the ex-chief executive of BP, has been unloved by the stock market.
Weir Group shares among biggest Footsie risers
Fears over the health of the Chinese economy put an end to five days of gains on London's leading shares index today.
Motivated to grow
These are exciting times for young north-east engineering firm Motive Offshore Services with staffing figures set to double by the end of the year.
Amec shares among biggest Footsie fallers
London's leading shares index closed ahead for the fifth day in a row today as positive jobs data in the US offset fears over a slowdown in China.
Nautical takeover by Cairn completes
Scottish oil and gas explorer Cairn Energy said yesterday it had completed its £414million takeover of Nautical Petroleum.
Centrica and Weir shares among risers, Premier fall
A recent rally on London's leading shares index all but ground to a halt today.
Cygnus deal worth £60m to Amec
Energy service business Amec said yesterday the contract it won for work on the Cygnus field was worth £60million.
BP and Shell shares among risers
Resurgent oil and mining stocks helped push the FTSE 100 Index 32.5 points higher to 5,841.2 today.