Faroe Petroleum shares among risers, Xcite fall
Impressive figures from China's manufacturers helped lift some of the most heavily-weighted stocks on London's leading shares index today.
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Xcite Energy gains as wider market struggles
London's main market struggled to make headway today after a credit rating downgrade in France sparked further uncertainty in Europe.
BP shares up 15% on talk of buy-back scheme
The FTSE 100 Index climbed more than 2%, or 132.1 points to 5737.7 today amid optimism that the US can duck automatic tax increases and spending cuts.
Amec shares rise, Parkmead among fallers
World markets remained in the red today on fears over the global economy as President Barack Obama pledged to tackle the US's looming fiscal cliff as "urgent business".
Amec, Centrica and SSE biggest Footsie risers
London's leading shares index lost more than 1% today as a series of protests against austerity measures across Europe rattled investor confidence.
Eland shares rise again, Xcite fall
London's blue chip share index remained in the red today on persistent fears over how President Barack Obama will tackle America's looming fiscal cliff.
BG Group suffers another hefty shares fall
The FTSE 100 Index surged 1.4%, or 79.2 points to 5861.9 today as confirmation that Comet was going into administration provided a boost for consumer electronics rivals.
Faroe Petroleum shares up despite falls in wider London market
The FTSE 100 Index sank more than 1% into the red today after banking giant Barclays spooked investors with news of two fresh investigations that threaten to further damage its reputation.
BP boost helps the wider FTSE 100 Index
The FTSE 100 Index powered nearly 1% higher today as hefty gains from oil giant BP helped it overcome a second day of trading being suspended in storm-ravaged New York.
BP shares down by 6.6p in advance of results
The London market struggled to find direction today after markets on Wall Street were shut due to fears over the impact of Hurricane Sandy.
Parkmead Group shares up another 3.3%
London's leading shares index stood still today as investors heeded warnings that figures showing an end to the UK's double-dip recession masked weak underlying health.
Weir Group shares among risers, Xcite fall
Hopes of an imminent bailout for Spain sent global stock markets higher today as investors cheered the prospect of a more stable eurozone.
BG Group and Hunting shares both down
The London market closed higher today amid hopes two of the eurozone's struggling members would receive bailouts later this week.
Parkmead and Weir shares among fallers
The FTSE 100 Index closed 33.5 points lower at 5,776.7 today amid ongoing concerns over the global economic outlook.
Bridge Group shares rise, Hunting among fallers
A stark warning over global growth prospects from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) saw London's leading shares index close in the red today.
Weir Group among biggest Footsie fallers
London's top-flight index closed in positive territory today on the back of better-than-expected US economic figures.
Bridge Energy shares shed 7.1%
The FTSE 100 Index started the fourth quarter strongly today as positive economic data from the US and renewed optimism over Spain's banks boosted investor confidence.
Wood Group shares among risers, Xcite stock falls
London's FTSE 100 Index made tentative gains today as world markets steadied after yesterday's sharp sell-off on concerns over the eurozone crisis.
Hunting shares slide more than 4%
Eurozone worries compounded by strikes in Greece over austerity cuts saw London's FTSE 100 Index close 1.6%, or 91.6 points down at 5768.1 today.
Weir Group biggest riser in FTSE 100, Premier Oil falls
The London market pulled out of the red today after positive economic data in the US cheered investors.
BP shares down after it reveals Rosneft interest
The FTSE 100 Index closed two points lower at 5852.6 today as volatile trading and eurozone worries rattled investor confidence.
Weir Group shares among risers, Plexus Holdings fall
The FTSE 100 Index closed at its highest level for nearly six months today after a multibillion-dollar stimulus package from the US Federal Reserve sent stocks soaring.
Shares in Plexus Holdings surge 5.5%
BAE leapt to the top of the FTSE 100 Index risers' board today after an 11% shares boost, up 34.9p to 363.6p, following news of the possible tie-up merger with aerospace group EADS.
Parkmead shares among Scottish fallers
The FTSE 100 Index closed flat today, down one point at 5,792.2, after clawing its way back from earlier losses.
Wood Group and Hunting shares among risers
The FTSE 100 Index made modest gains today, adding 17.5 points to 5,794.8, following yesterday's 2% surge in the wake of the European Central Bank's move to offer unlimited funds to lower debt-ridden countries' borrowing costs.