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Markets: Eurozone fears weigh on FTSE 100

London's leading index ended Wednesday in the red, as anticipation of a Greek exit from the eurozone outweighed positive sentiment from the US.

Shareholder rebellion: Timeline

As the tide begins to turn against bumper boardroom packages, we bring you a rolling update on the latest developments...

View from the top: Europa Oil & Gas

Europa Oil & Gas chief executive Hugh Mackay talks to Darshini Shah about the company's plans for the forthcoming months and what it will take to get the share price rising.

Three ways the UK will be affected by a Greek exit

As investors across Europe face the potential scenario of a Greek withdrawal from the single currency, we look at how the UK could be impacted.

Wednesday's AIM news: Mining

Continental Coal, Ferrex and Horizonte were among the 11 AIM-listed mining companies that updated investors on Wednesday. Read on to see what they had to say.

Ophir Energy discovers more Tanzanian gas

Ophir Energy has announced its fifth consecutive gas discovery offshore Tanzania, in a well drilled as part of its joint venture with BG Group.

Facebook unbound

The imminent stockmarket listing of Facebook will value the company at 100 times earnings. Are we witnessing a re-run of the internet boom and bust of a decade ago?

Tullow Oil hails African progress

FTSE 100 favourite Tullow Oil described its performance in the first half of the year as "excellent" and said that it was confident of further significant growth in 2012.

Range Resources announces Texas upgrade

Range Resources cheered investors on Wednesday as it upgraded its proved reserves at the North Chapman Ranch oil field in Texas by as much as 50%.

Wanted - iron ore traders

For commodities traders looking for a six-figure salary with a bonus of up to 300%, iron ore, the latest bulk commodity where spot markets have evolved, is the new pot of gold.

Greggs sales soggy after April washout

Greggs, Britain's largest food-on-the-go retailer, said underlying sales had been hit by the miserable weather, which has continued into May after the country's wettest recorded April.

My favourite share

Companies with pricing power are the star performers for Rosemary Banyard's Schroder UK Mid Cap Investment Trust. Here, she highlights the stock she favours.

What's in store today...

Compass Group strides onto the stage on Wednesday, while investors will also digest the Bank of England's latest quarterly inflation report. Find out what else is coming up...

Markets: FTSE 100 spirals south on Tuesday

London's benchmark share index failed to find its way back to the black on Tuesday, as eurozone concerns proved too tough to overcome for investors.

Buy-to-let lending soars by 32%

Buy-to-let lending has soared by 32% year-on-year, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, and looks set to continue to grow.

Political uncertainty in Greece rumbles on

With Greece at a political crossroads, Andrew Morris explores the outlook for the beleaguered nation and the impact of the Greek election on other eurozone countries.

Gems aplenty in the stockmarket depths

Buy-and-hold preference shares can offer investors an inflation-beating, reliable income as well as share price growth at relatively little risk, says Nick Louth.

Tuesday's AIM news: Commodities

Kibo Mining and Matra Petroleum were among the five AIM-listed commodities companies that updated investors on Tuesday. Read on to see what they had to say.

Ophir Energy hails East African progress

Ophir Energy confirmed it had become the largest net acreage holder in the offshore East Africa play as it unveiled an interim management statement and operational update.

Cove Energy "thrilled" by Mozambique gas find

Cove Energy on Tuesday announced news of a second "major" natural gas accumulation at its Golfinho exploration well, offshore Mozambique.