Faroe Petroleum shares rise, BP among fallers
World markets made cautious gains today as Cypriot banks reopened for the first time in nearly two weeks amid relative calm.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Tullow Oil and Petrofac among biggest Footsie risers
London's blue chip index powered nearer the 6,200 mark today, buoyed by strong trading updates from heavyweight firms on both sides of the Atlantic.
Wood Group among biggest Footsie fallers
London's blue chip index slipped into reverse today despite a continued rally in banking shares.
Centrica shares among biggest Footsie fallers
London's blue chip index continued to lose ground today despite banking shares being boosted by the news that regulators will give them more time to build up their cash buffers.
Tullow biggest Footsie faller, Weir Group among risers
The FTSE 100 Index struggled to make progress today, up 3.3 points at 5,924, amid frustration at the pace of negotiations on the looming US fiscal cliff.
Plexus shares among risers, Parkmead and EnQuest fall
London's FTSE 100 Index closed at a near-three month high today as figures showed the US unemployment rate falling to its lowest level for four years.