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London midday: Stocks trim gains, but CRH and Tullow surge

CRH and energy stocks pushed the FTSE 100 higher by Monday lunchtime, though gains were pared as investors digested data and watched developments in Greece. London's benchmark index was up 0.3% at 6,771 by midday, having pulled back after hitting a high of 6,795.52 early on. CRH was on the rise aft

UK WINNERS AND LOSERS: Oil Companies Up As Brent Hops Above USD50

MARKET COMMENT: London Trades Lower As Global Manufacturing Wavers

London open: CRH and oil stocks lift FTSE 100 ahead of PMI data

Strong gains from CRH and a host of oil stocks pushed UK markets higher on Monday, as investors awaited a host of manufacturing data from across the globe. London's FTSE 100 was up 0.4% at 6,777 early on. CRH was on the rise after agreeing a deal to buy assets from Holcim and Lafarge, while energy

UK MORNING BRIEFING: CRH Agrees EUR6.50 Billion Asset Purchase

Afren Strikes Deal On Loan And Bonds; Still In Financing Talks

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Ends Week Lower Amid Corporate Concerns

London close: UK stocks sink on Eurozone deflation, US GDP

Macro concerns weighed on UK stock markets on Friday after Eurozone consumer prices fell more than forecasts and the rate of US economic growth slowed sharply. London's FTSE 100 finished the session down 0.9% at 6,749, ending at its lowest close since 21 January. The Eurozone fell further into defl

Seplat Receives Further Extension Over Potential Afren Offer

London midday: Deflation fears hit stocks as Eurozone consumer prices fall

UK stocks fell on Friday on the back of concerns about the Eurozone, as data confirmed that the region fell further into deflation this month. Consumer prices in the single-currency region decline at an annual rate of 0.6% in January after a 0.2% fall in December, worse than the 0.5% drop expected.

UK WINNERS AND LOSERS: BT Hit By Cost, Pension Plan Concerns

MARKET COMMENT: FTSE 100 Sharply Lower As Food Retailers And BT Fall

Sector movers: Shell dampens energy stocks, gold miners track bullion lower

Worse-than-expected results from one of the biggest oil companies in the world hit stocks in the energy sector on Thursday. Royal Dutch Shell delivered a 12% year-on-year increase in adjusted profits in the fourth quarter to $3.3bn, well below the consensus forecast of $4.2bn. The company also anno

FTSE 250 movers: Kaz Minerals surges after hitting annual targets, energy stocks fall

Kaz Minerals topped the risers after revealing it met its annual production target for 2014 with an output of 83,500 tonnes. Kaz's new gold and copper mine at Bozymchak, Kazakhstan, made its first shipment of concentrate at the end of 2014. Dairy Crest was also trading higher after signing a thre

Broker tips: Experian, Balfour Beatty, Anglo American, Afren

Broker Liberum reiterated its 'buy' rating on Experian after the information services firm announced an unexpected £394.7m buyback, which amounts to 5% of its stock. "Experian's sustainable superior cash generation remains a key strength," Liberum said. UBS has lifted its target price for Balfour B