Market Report - Close
02 Jun
London close: Oil giants help underpin FTSE's muted gains
London stocks managed to keep their heads above water by the close on Wednesday, although the main boards continued to lack direction through the afternoon, with many traders away from their desks for the half-term holiday.
01 Jun
London close: Energy and mining plays lead FTSE higher
London equity markets finished in positive territory on Tuesday, with energy and mining stocks pacing the advance as investors mulled an encouraging reading on the UK manufacturing sector.