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MARKET COMMENT: London Stocks Recover After Swiss Bombshell

London close: Stocks rally strongly after Swiss move as ECB stimulus hopes rise

A surprise policy move by the Swiss National Bank (SNB) resulted in a choppy day for UK markets on Thursday, though stocks were able to regain their composure and rally strongly as the dust settled. The FTSE 100 finished the session 110.32 points higher at 6,498.78, up 1.7% on the day due to increas

FTSE 250 movers: Oil stocks gain, Bovis Homes falls despite profit gains

The energy sector was dominating the risers list on Thursday as oil prices began to rebound slightly. Afren, Premier Oil, Soco International and Cairn Energy were all on the incline. Savills was also increasing after the estate agency said revenues and profits in December had "significantly exceed[e

London midday: Retailers rise, housebuilders boosted as UK inflation rate drops

A sharp drop in the UK inflation rate and well-received updates from a number of Britain's retailers gave London stocks a boost on Tuesday. The FTSE 100 was trading up 0.6% at 6,539 just after midday with retailers and housebuilders offsetting ongoing weakness in the resources sector. Markets were

UK BROKER RATINGS: Bernstein Raises ITV And Sky To Outperform

MARKET COMMENT: London Closes Mixed As Oil Prices Resume Fall

Sector movers: Energy stocks tank as oil prices continue to tumble

Another tumble in the price of oil knocked stocks in the energy sector on Monday with investors concerned that the continued decline in crude prices will continue, while producer Afren lost over a quarter of its value after a disappointing project update. Brent crude was down 4.7% at $47.75 a barrel

UK MIDDAY BRIEFING: Shire Buys US Rare Disease Company; Afren Plunges

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Afren Plummets After Barda Rash Downgrade

TOP NEWS: Shire To Buy US's NPS Pharmaceutical For USD5.2 Billion

UPDATE: Afren Shares Collapse On Barda Rash Reserves Downgrade

Canaccord Genuity downgrades Afren, slashes forecasts after Barda Rash disappointment

The substantial reduction in reserve and resource estimates at Afren's 60%-owned Barda Rash field is a "significant negative", according to Canaccord Genuity which downgraded the oil and gas stock from 'buy' to 'hold'. An updated 'competent person's report' at Barda Rash in the Kurdistan region of I

UK BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg Downgrades ITV To Sell From Hold

UK MORNING BRIEFING: Shire Sets Out Ambitions With USD5.2 Billion Buy

London pre-open: Slow start expected as oil slumps, US earnings ahead

UK stocks were expected to open more or less flat on Monday morning with investors taking a cautious approach after another slump in the price of oil. Markets were also treading lightly ahead of the unofficial start of US fourth-quarter earnings season, with aluminium giant Alcoai releasing its resu