1. Bitcoin fans party as price tops US$100,000 for first time
Bitcoin has been on a tear ever since crypto-friendly Donald Trump won the US Presidential election.
2. Vodafone UK merger with Three gets green light from CMA
After an 18-month review process, the antitrust watchdog green-lit the deal on the basis that the two companies invest £11 billion.
3. Shell and Equinor join forces to make new UK North Sea business
Combining their respective UK North Sea assets will create Britain’s largest independent oil company.
4. FTSE 100 struggles for direction
London's blue-chip index struggled to get off the mark on Thursday.
5. Frasers reports lower profits and cuts full-year outlook
The Sports Direct owner blamed weaker consumer confidence and tougher recent trading conditions since the Budget.
And with small caps
Scancell outlines plans to raise up to £9.5m to support clinical plans
Quadrise jumps another 20% after 'highly encouraging' engine tests