Shell and mid-cap oil companies drive market gains in London

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  Posted by Two Blokes Jun 16 - Filed in Stock - 8 views
  
  Oil stocks helped drive gains for the FTSE 100 and 250 on Monday, supported by firm crude prices amid continued tensions in the Middle East and recent news sparking hopes among investors for merger and acquisition activity in the sector. Shell PLC (LSEHEL, NYSEHEL) shares rose 1.4%, BP PLC (LSE:BP.