1. BP snaps up US truck stop company
The London-listed oil and gas giant will pay US$86 per share in cash, which represents an 84% premium to the average trading price of US$46.68 on 15 February.
2. Centrica’s results leave customers fuming
The scandal-hit firm faced widespread criticism earlier this month after revelations that debt-collectors working for British Gas broke into customers' homes to install prepay gas meters that left vulnerable people at risk of having their heating cut off.
3. London giants gripped with buyback fever
These energy sector buybacks have proved to be controversial, with outrage among climate activists and politicians at oil firms lining the pockets of shareholders at a time when a perceived lack of spending on improving production capacity is causing a supply-chain bottleneck.
4. FTSE 100 closes above 8,000 for the first time
The FTSE 100 consolidated above 8,000 on Thursday, finishing 14 points higher at 8,012.
5. The Royal Mint issues Dumbledore coin
Including Professor Dumbledore, there will be two coins which feature a character or place from the wizarding world which also depict King Charles III on the head's side.