In today's Taking Stock United Oil & Gas features in the wake of its Benin news, as does Live Company after its new rollout. Red Emperor gets a new charting update, while we investigate whether the lows are finally in for Ascent Resources. In the larger caps we follow Royal Mail and the hedge fund shorting, and Boeing's effect on the Dow. There is also a look at the FTSE 100 as it hits the top of its recent trading range at 7,180..

