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Shell exits China refinery joint venture Friday, 4 Dec 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell dashed hopes that China's booming energy demand would offer vast opportunities for oil refiners, by withdrawing from a joint venture with Sinopec to build a plant in China.  Full Article

 
FTSE down 0.3 percent Thursday, 3 Dec 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - A retreat in mining stocks offset gains in financials from Bank of America's decision to repay bailout funds, leaving the top share index down 0.3 percent at Thursday's close.  Full Article

 
FTSE ends 0.3 percent higher Wednesday, 2 Dec 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - The leading share index ended 0.3 percent higher on Wednesday as mining firms gained on the back of higher commodity prices, outpacing some weakness in banks and energy stocks.  Full Article

 
Strong miners, banks lift FTSE 2.3 pct Tuesday, 1 Dec 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - The top shares ended 2.3 percent higher on Tuesday and posted their biggest daily gain in 4-1/2 months, with banks and commodity shares rising as worries over Dubai's debt problems faded.  Full Article

 
FTSE down 1.1 percent Monday, 30 Nov 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's leading share index shed 1.1 percent on Monday, ending at session lows, dragged back by weakness in oil majors and banks on lingering anxiety over the impact of Dubai's debt problems.  Full Article   |   Video

 
FTSE ends up 1 percent Friday, 27 Nov 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - The top share index ended 1 percent higher on Friday, recouping part of the previous session's sharp losses as banks rebounded on subsiding Dubai debt fears while firmer commodity prices aided miners and oils.  Full Article   |   Video

 
FTSE seen opening 35-46 points lower Friday, 27 Nov 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - FTSE 100 is seen opening 35-46 points lower on Friday according to financial bookmakers, extending losses from the previous session following weakness in Asia as worries about the global economy mounted after Dubai's debt problems emerged.  Full Article

 
FTSE plunges 3.2 pct over Dubai fears Thursday, 26 Nov 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - The top shares ended at a three-week closing low on Thursday, pressured by hefty falls in the banking sector as concerns over Dubai's ability to pay its debts took a toll on confidence.  Full Article

 
Europe shares hit by Dubai; financials Thursday, 26 Nov 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - European shares fell sharply on Thursday, hurt by debt problems in Dubai that sent bank stocks lower while commodity shares slipped on weaker crude and metals prices.  Full Article

 
FTSE pressured by banks and miners Thursday, 26 Nov 2009

LONDON (Reuters) - The top share index fell sharply on Thursday, giving back the previous session's gains, weighed by weakness in banks on concerns over possible Dubai exposure, and with miners hit by a fall in metals prices.  Full Article   |   Video