Markets: energy stocks lift FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 finished in positive territory after energy stocks tracked the price of oil up. The index closed up 0.5% at 6,782.

  • FTSE 100 up 0.5% to 6,782
  • Gold down 0.73% to $1,274.46/oz
  • £/$ - 1.5039

Tullow Oil was the day's top performer with a 9.3% rise. BG Group added 5.3%m, while Royal Dutch Shell and BP each gained 3.1% .

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