Montana judge rules against transport of giant oilfield equipment
Victory for campaigners as decision delivers a new setback to the efforts of Alberta tar sands
January 2009
Market Forces blog
Leading shares reach their best level since November
Leading shares have started 2009 on a bright note, reaching their best level since early November, with the heavyweight mining sector leading the way after a rise in metal prices
December 2008
Market Forces blog
FTSE 100 hits best level for seven weeks
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Imperial deal looks on course
Imperial Energy set for Indian oil and gas deal
Market Forces blog
Punch Taverns falls as major investor reduces stake
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Lonmin loses FTSE 100 place
Market Forces blog
Imperial Energy recovers as ONGC posts offer documents
Market Forces blog
Obama bounce gives FTSE its sixth best day ever
November 2008
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Investors take fright as recession worries grow
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Imperial Energy lifted by bid developments
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Miners rebound after China's economic boost
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Can James Bond and Lewis Hamilton save Hornby's Xmas?
August 2008
Energy: Indian suitor wins £1.4bn bid battle for Imperial oil
Market Forces blog
London market's gloom deepens
India's ONGC to buy Imperial Energy for £1.4bn
Oil companies: Imperial in talks with second suitor
Imperial Energy confirms interest from second potential buyer
Chinese join Imperial pursuit
July 2008
Market Forces blog
Vodafone swings it on choppy day
In another volatile day's trading, the dominant factor in the end was Vodafone. The FTSE 100 closed 40.2 points lower at 5364.1, having earlier fallen as low as 5282.8.
