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FTSE up 1.2 pct as bid talk buzzes, oils power on
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Britain's blue-chip index rose 1.2 percent at midday on Friday, as bid activity powered British Energy and crude price stormed past $125 a barrel to inject zest into heavyweight oil shares. Full Article
Markets
| Symbol | Bid | Ask |
|---|---|---|
| BRENT CRUDE | $125.53 | $125.58 |
| MINI GOLD | $896.20 | $896.30 |
| MINI SILVER | $16.96 | $16.98 |
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| Baker Hughes Inc BHI.PH Quarterly dividend for the period to 2008-06-30 |
Declaration:
Apr 23
Ex-Date:
Apr 30
Record:
May 04
Payable:
May 15
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| National City Corp NCC Quarterly dividend for the period to 2008-06-30 |
Declaration:
Apr 20
Ex-Date:
Apr 28
Record:
Apr 30
Payable:
May 15
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| Noble Corp NE Dividend with no set frequency for the period to 2008-12-31 |
Declaration:
Apr 16
Ex-Date:
Apr 27
Record:
Apr 29
Payable:
May 15
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| Ameriprise Financial Inc AMP.W Quarterly dividend for the period to 2008-06-30 |
Declaration:
Apr 21
Ex-Date:
Apr 29
Record:
May 01
Payable:
May 15
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| National City Corp NCC.MW Quarterly dividend for the period to 2008-06-30 |
Declaration:
Apr 20
Ex-Date:
Apr 28
Record:
Apr 30
Payable:
May 15
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