1. Wagamama-owner TRG soars after agreeing Apollo bid
Wagamama-owner The Restaurant Group PLC (LSE:RTN) agreed a bid from Apollo Global Management but the group could be poised to recieve another bid as analysts deem the offer "too low".
2. easyJet slips as some question future demand despite strong results
Budget airline easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) slipped by around 7% on Thursday, despite unveiling ambitious plans to increase its fleet size and score pre-tax profits of £1 billion in the medium term.
3. FTSE 100 closes higher but off best levels after strong US inflation figures
At the close, London's blue-chip index was up 24.75 points, 0.3%, at 7,644.78 while the FTSE 250 was down 34.15 points, 0.2%, at 17,842.09.
4. KPMG hit with record £21m fine over Carillion audit
Accountancy KPMG has been hit with record collective fines of £21 million over its audits of collapsed builder Carillion.
5. Manchester United shares rise on fresh reports Qatari takeover is 'close'
Speculation in the media and speculation in the market. Just another week in the ongoing news vacuum of Manchester United Plc (NYSE:MANU) potential takeover process.