1. FTSE 100 deep in the red at the close
The FTSE 100 had sunk like a stone at the end of Thursday trading, losing 161 points to finish at 7,281 for a 2.2% loss on the day.
2. Twitter killer Threads hits 10 million users in debut hours
Mark Zuckerberg’s brand-new Twitter-rivalling social media platform Threads smashed milestones in a matter of hours.
3. Currys shares bomb after results as bargain hunters make the buy case
Shares in the electronics retailer dropped following the cancellation of the company's dividend in the face of tough trading.
4. UK interest rate of 7% may be needed
The Bank of England may have to push interest rates as high as 7% and trigger a “hard landing” for the UK economy, analysts warned.
5. Jet2 results please but shares hit on chairman departure
The airline's return to profitability was hindered by news that chairman Philip Meeson would depart.