1. FTSE 100 up again on rate cut hopes
Blue-chip index rises strongly for a second day
2. Sluggish economy, easing inflation 'perfect storm' for rate cut
GDP expanded by 0.1% in November, versus an unexpected 0.1% contraction in October
3. Taylor Wimpey flags cost pressures after Budget
Completions were towards the top-end of guidance at 10,593
4. BP to cut 4,700 jobs in cost-cutting drive
Oil giant is to axe 5% of its workforce in a bid to cut costs.
5. Gold price tops month high as resilience shines through
Thursday saw the spot prices climb as high as US$2,711 an ounce
And with small caps
Mosman Oil and Gas is ‘very excited’ about thr acquisition of prime helium exploration opportunity