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London close: Stocks slip on renewed geopolitical tensions

(Sharecast News) - London's equity markets markets experienced a downturn on Monday, with losses particularly notable in the mining and oil sectors, as investors remained cautious amid to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Oil falls despite rising Iran-Israel tensions

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 was down at midday on Monday, as oil majors BP and Shell were hurt by falling prices, with investors showing caution following Iran's strikes on Israel over the weekend.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 falls as oil lower despite Iran strikes

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened lower on Monday, with a decline in oil prices sending Shell and BP lower, in a cautious start to the week following Iran's strikes on Israel over the weekend.

Sector movers: Investors seek out safe havens across all asset classes

(Sharecast News) - Commodity plays were again sought out at the end of the week after The Wall Street Journal said that an Iranian attack against Israel was thought to be imminent.

FTSE 100 sets near record close as commodity stocks shine

FTSE 100 up 0.9%, FTSE 250 off 0.3%

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Miners lift FTSE 100 but sea of red elsewhere

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 defied a tricky day for wider markets, as its miners and oil producers shone, while the dollar was supported as odds of the US Federal Reserve enacting three interest rate cuts this year dwindle.

Europe's main energy stocks index hits highest since 2008

April 12 (Reuters) - The main European energy stocks index hit its highest level since 2008 as higher oil prices, geopolitical risks, and global economic uncertainty drew in investors on Friday.

London close: Stocks mixed as data shows UK GDP growth

(Sharecast News) - London's markets closed with a mixed performance on Friday, as investors digested the latest GDP data suggesting an end to the recession in the UK.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: February data spurs end of UK recession hopes

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London got a boost on Monday at midday, as investors were optimistic that the UK is heading out of its short lived recession.

Europe's main energy stocks index hits highest since 2008

April 12 (Reuters) - The main European energy stocks index hit its highest level since 2008 as higher oil prices, geopolitical risks, and global economic uncertainty drew in investors on Friday.

TOP NEWS: BP shares rise after reports Adnoc had pondered takeover

(Alliance News) - Shares in BP jumped on Friday after reports that the state-owned, United Arab Emirates oil company was considering, but had ruled out, a bid for the London-based oil major.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks get boost thanks to growth in UK economy

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened higher on Friday, thanks to new data suggesting the UK economy is out of recession.

UAE's ADNOC said to have recently considered BP takeover

(Sharecast News) - The United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil company recently considered buying BP but the deliberations did not progress beyond preliminary discussions, according to a report.

Senegal says oil, gas and mine contracts will be reworked if needed

DAKAR, April 11 (Reuters) - Senegal's new Energy and Mines Minister said on Thursday the government would renegotiate oil, gas and mining contracts if necessary once a promised audit is completed.

Johnson Matthey and BP win deal for US sustainable aviation fuel plant

(Alliance News) - Johnson Matthey PLC and BP PLC on Wednesday said their technology offering has been selected for use in a sustainable aviation fuel plant being built in the US state of Louisiana.