Lloyds’ shares rise above break-even level, raising hopes for sell-off of taxpayers’ stake

Independent – 18 May 2013

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/lloyds-shares-rise-above-breakeven-level-raising-hopes-for-selloff-of-taxpayers-stake-8621903.html

Market Report: ENRC founders get bid breathing space

Independent – 18 May 2013

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/sharewatch/market-report-enrc-founders-get-bid-breathing-space-8621917.html

Lloyds privatisation could be imminent as shares hit break-even point

CityAM – 17 May 2013

http://www.cityam.com/blog/lloyds-privatisation-could-be-imminent-shares-hit-break-even-point

Lloyds sees share price reach government break-even point

Digital Look – 17 May 2013

http://www.digitallook.com/news/20904706/Lloyds_sees_share_price_reaches_government_break-even_point.html?&username=&ac=

Lloyds shares add 3.5 points to the UK 100 in morning trade

Economy News – 17 May 2013

http://www.economy-news.co.uk/shares/share-price-drivers/3456-UK Index -100-sees-lloyds-banking-group-plc-do-some-heavy-lifting-4543543

Lloyds leaps as a promise of profits brings it to break-even

Evening Standard – 17 may 2013

http://www.standard.co.uk/business/markets/market-roundup-lloyds-leaps-as-a-promise-of-profits-brings-it-to-breakeven-8620972.html

Shares in Lloyds hit government break-even price

Reuters – 17 May 21013

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/05/17/uk-lloyds-shares-idUKBRE94G09A20130517

Hopes of pay-back time for taxpayers as Lloyds shares pass break-even price

Independent –  17 May 2013

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/hopes-of-payback-time-for-taxpayers-as-lloyds-shares-pass-breakeven-price-8620655.html

Morrisons online shopping deal

CityAM – 17 May 2013

http://www.cityam.com/blog/ocado-shares-soar-agreement-morrisons-online-shopping-deal

Is Lloyds closer to privatisation?

Interactive Investor – 17 May 2013

http://www.iii.co.uk/articles/93251/lloyds-closer-privatisation

Eurovision’s Coming! What’s the Right Song for Europe?

CNBC – 17 May 2013

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100745674

GDP data lifts Nikkei to five-year high

CityAM – 17 May 2013

http://www.cityam.com/article/gdp-data-lifts-nikkei-five-year-high

UK 100 climbs higher as breaches 6,700

Proactive Investors – 16 May 2013

http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/56998/UK Index -100-climbs-higher-as-breaches-6700-0000.html

Market round-up: Footsie on climb for 11th day — but can it hold the 6700 level?

Evening Standard – 16 May 2013

http://www.standard.co.uk/business/markets/market-roundup-footsie-on-climb-for-11th-day–but-can-it-hold-the-6700-level-8619130.html

First-quarter figures push Heritage higher

Interactive Investor – 16 May 2013

http://www.iii.co.uk/articles/93003/first-quarter-figures-push-heritage-higher

DJ MARKET TALK: Heritage Oil Posts Strong 1Q Revenues

Dow Jones – 16 May 2013

Heritage Oil’s (HOIL.LN) 1Q revenues are strong, says Mike van Dulken, head of research at Accendo Markets. Heritage posts total revenue of $236.2 million, versus $2.3 million in 1Q 2012. He says while production levels are disappointing, they are already seen recovering to hoped-for levels within the next month, as temporary hindrances have been addressed. He adds although there is potential to regain recent highs of 220p, an overhang remains from the ongoing dispute with Tullow Oil (TLW.LN) and the Ugandan government.

Takeover bid flung out by Severn Trent

Express – 15 May 2013

http://www.express.co.uk/finance/city/399925/Takeover-bid-flung-out-by-Severn-Trent

Severn Trent rejects takeover offer

Interactive Investor – 15 May 2013

http://www.iii.co.uk/articles/92707/severn-trent-rejects-takeover-offer?icn=homepage_editors_pick&ici=homepage_editors_pick

Severn Trent “A Punt Worth Considering”

Dow Jones – 15 May 2013

Severn Trent (SVT.LN) drops 1.1% to 2054p after rejecting a takeover approach from a consortium of multinational funds. The shares hit a high of 2170p Tuesday after the approach became known. This pull back offers a second chance to get on board, says Marc Kimsey, senior trader at Accendo Markets, with many traders suggesting the first offer is seldom the final. A share price of “2400p isn’t out of the question and represents a decent short-term trading opportunity given the June 11 deadline,” says Kimsey. If talks break down a 10% retracement will return the price to pre-approach levels, but the 3.5% dividend will go some way to softening the blow, Kimsey adds. “This is seen as a punt worth considering.”

Eurozone crisis live: European project ‘in disrepute’ as public lose faith

Guardian – 14 May 2013

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2013/may/14/eurozone-crisis-finance-ministers-banking-union

CNBC Squawk Box Europe Interview

http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000168326

Premier Oil flows gas in Indonesia

Interactive Investor News – 13 May 2013

http://www.iii.co.uk/articles/92154/premier-oil-flows-gas-indonesia?icn=homepage_editors_pick&ici=homepage_editors_pick

PMO shares struggling with technical hurdles, 350p back in sight?

Economy News – 13 May 2013

http://www.economy-news.co.uk/shares/share-price-drivers/3398-premier-oil-plc-shares-struggle-with-technical-hurdle-4543543

Business news and markets: live

Telegraph – 13 May 2013

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/business-news-markets-live/10052999/Business-news-and-markets-live.html