Weir and Tullow among biggest Footsie risers
Markets edged into positive territory today to break a three-day losing streak, as investors made a cautious return after a turbulent spell of economic data.
quiet session
Cairn Energy shares among risers, Bridge Energy falls
Uncertainty over progress between Democrats and Republicans in finding a solution to the pending US fiscal cliff hit London's leading shares index today.
Cairn and Plexus shares among risers, Centrica falls
It was another buoyant day for the FTSE 100 today after London's blue-chip index closed 40.4 points higher at 5,910.9.
Centrica and Hunting shares among fallers
London's leading shares index made solid gains today as euphoria from a positive US jobs report and optimism around the future of the euro boosted investor confidence.
Plexus and Xcite shares rise, EnQuest among fallers
Greece's failure to reach a concrete deal with creditors to avoid a default depressed world markets today.
Shares up at EnQuest, Parkmead and Wood Group, but Xcite slides
Investors shrugged off a gloomy autumn statement from Chancellor George Osborne today as optimism over a solution to the eurozone debt crisis pushed the London market higher.