Sectors with the most exposure to Scotland were bearing the brunt of the selling pressure on Monday after an opinion poll revealed that the 'yes' campaign on independence had taken the lead. The electricity sector was the hardest hit with Perth-based energy supplier SSE down 2.7%, life insurers were
Read moreLONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Wednesday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-ma
Read moreFirst-half earnings at energy services provider John Wood Group were flat but slightly better than the market was expecting, pushing shares higher on Tuesday. Revenues were up 10% at $3.8bn as the company benefitted from strong activity in the US shale sector. Amlin fell after Deutsche Bank cut its
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