Parkmead and Cairn shares among risers
Fears for the world's two powerhouse economies pushed world markets sharply into reverse today.
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Xcite and Faroe shares among risers
The FTSE 100 Index ended the week near recent five year highs today after encouraging US manufacturing figures.
Petrofac again among biggest Footsie fallers
London's top flight index ended the month on a positive note today after shrugging off worse-than-expected US growth figures and big losses at the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Sharp fall for Faroe Petroleum shares
London's top flight index appeared to shrug off the loss of the UK's AAA credit rating today, with subdued trading across the Atlantic proving a greater concern to investors.
Faroe Petroleum shares among risers, Cairn fall
London's top flight index regained its composure today after a sharp rise in business optimism in the eurozone's powerhouse German economy.
Amec biggest Footsie faller
London's top flight index beat a retreat today as figures revealed the eurozone fell deeper into recession following the worst contraction in Germany's economy since the financial crisis.
BP and Shell among Footsie fallers
London's top flight index hit it highest level in almost five years today as the Bank of England signalled that interest rates will remain at emergency levels for years to come.
BP shares among risers, Hunting fall
London's top flight index closed above 6,300 for the first time in more than four-and-a-half years today as progress by heavyweight stocks helped keep up the New Year rally.
BG Group among biggest Footsie fallers
The rally on London's blue chip index came off full throttle today as investors awaited a flood of updates on both sides of the Atlantic.
BG Group and Petrofac shares among biggest Footsie risers
London's top flight index failed to build on recent four-and-a-half year highs today as investors put on the handbrake ahead of major earnings reports.
Centrica and Weir shares among risers, Premier fall
A recent rally on London's leading shares index all but ground to a halt today.