SSE shares rise but Cairn Energy among fallers
London's leading shares index fell to its lowest point since December today as fears that Greece will crash out of the eurozone continued to plague world markets.
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Shell and Weir among biggest Footsie risers
Impressive results from a number of big name companies today helped London's leading shares index continue its bounce-back from Monday's sell-off.
Premier Oil shares up but BP and Petrofac among fallers
Strong corporate earnings figures in the US boosted markets today, but the UK's slide back into recession left London's leading shares index with only lacklustre gains.
FTSE 100 recovers some of its lost ground
Successful European bond auctions and strong corporate earnings in the US today helped London's leading shares index recover some of yesterday's heavy losses.
Wood Group and AMEC shares rise but Weir Group among biggest fallers
London's leading shares index finished the week on a high today after bullish comments from analysts helped lift some of the gloom over the banking sector.
London’s main index flat after poor US data
London's leading shares index struggled to find direction today after a round of poor economic data in the US pulled attention away from positive developments in the eurozone
Centrica and Cairn shares rise, Premier Oil among fallers
London's leading shares index managed to hold its head above water today despite heavy losses for the banking sector amid ongoing fears over the eurozone.
Amec and Premier shares among risers, Shell falls
London's leading shares index capped a miserable week by falling 1% today on the back of weaker-than-expected Chinese growth figures.
Shell shares recover from early slump
A late rally helped London's leading shares index finish on a positive note today.
Weir and Cairn shares among risers, Parkmead and BP fall
A banking rally today helped London's leading shares index recover some of the heavy losses it suffered in yesterday's rout.
Footsie takes further knock on Euro bailout fears
Disappointing US growth figures and fears over the future of the eurozone saw London's leading shares index fall 1% for the second day in a row.
Footsie shares tumble 1% on economic woes
Fresh fears of a slowdown in the world's biggest economy triggered a sell-off that wiped 1% off London's leading shares index today.
Parkmead shares rise, but Melrose Resources among fallers
London's leading shares index struggled to find direction today as downbeat housing data in both China and the US saw the recent optimistic mood stutter.
US indicators give Footsie a Friday boost
London's leading shares index ended the week on a high today as fresh evidence of growth in the US boosted traders' confidence.
Parkmead and BG shares among risers but EnQuest and Faroe fall
London's leading shares index lost its momentum today as a stronger dollar hit the heavily-weighted resources sector and dragged the market into the red.
Shares rise at Wood and Hunting but Parkmead and Xcite fall
The FTSE 100 Index moved closer to the 6000 mark today after further evidence of a US recovery triggered gains of more than 1%.
Faroe Petroleum and Xcite shares both fall
London's leading shares index struggled to make significant progress today as fears over growth in China and the rumbling eurozone debt crisis troubled investors.
Footsie suffers near 2% fall on economic worries
Weaker than expected economic growth in Brazil fuelled global recession fears today and sparked a near 2% fall on the FTSE 100 Index.
Wood Group and EnQuest shares among risers but BP fall
Bullish results from housebuilder Galliford Try and recruitment firm Hays helped the FTSE 250 Index outshine its top-tier partner today.
Weir Group Footsie’s biggest riser but Shell stocks fall
Rising oil prices and optimism that Greece will be saved from a calamitous default helped drive London's leading shares index closer to the 6,000 mark today.
Shell and BP shares among fallers, Wood Group rise
Weak economic growth across the eurozone and reports suggesting Greece may not receive all of its bailout funds saw London's leading shares index dip into the red today.
FTSE struggles to make progress
London's leading shares index struggled to make progress yesterday after weaker-than-expected retail sales in the US overshadowed an upbeat bond auction in debt-laden Italy.
Amec and Parkmead shares up but Weir Group among fallers
Nerves about whether Greece will stave off default weighed on London's leading shares index today.
Petrofac and BG lead FTSE fallers
London's leading shares index exploded into life today after US jobs figures smashed expectations and boosted recovery hopes for the world's largest economy.
London’s top shares fall on fears of Greek tragedy
Hopes that Greece will reach an agreement with lenders to avoid a default faded today, causing London's leading shares index to retreat from a six-month high.