Why the rise? Well, I would suggest more likely because of a bullish interpretation from leading chartist Zak Mir - published on his website today. On this occasion I disagree with him; however he is the Master, so it's a case of You pays yr money and you takes yr choice! I think the 1250/1260 Head&Shoulders resistance will turn the sp back down.
Both NPE & EO. are progressing well (Post 4889 above) - the latter in particular look extremely attractive & hardly a day goes by without another RNS showing why to buy this stock - there were another two today!