News Headline Summary

BP (BP/ LN) have been fined USD 3-5bln over US Gulf oil spill, fine to be paid over many years

- Settlement may be announced this afternoon.

Full story - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20343492

Reaction details:

- In the 2 minutes following the news, shares popped 0.89% to the upside, going from GBP 4.23 to GBP 4.27.
- In the 10 minutes following the news shares continued to rise gaining 2.55%, last trade at GBP 4.34.

Print 12:41, 15 Nov 2012 - UK Equities - Source: Newswires