1. British Airways owner IAG unveils €1bn buyback as profit grows
Post-tax profit climbed 2.9% to €2.7 billion in the year to December 31, the airline reported, as revenue took off 9.0% to reach €32.1 billion.
2. House prices up but stamp duty 'volatility' looms
According to Nationwide, average house prices climbed by 0.4%, or by 3.9% on an annual basis, in February to £270,493.
3. FTSE 100 ends week in strong fashion
London's blue chips overcame an initial decline to gain in Friday's session.
4. Rolls-Royce even higher as smashing results secure broker backing
Rolls-Royce racked up a further gain on Friday after expectation-smashing results secured continued backing from analysts.
5. Pantheon International making progress with Step Three of its strategy
Its long-term track record remains strong, with annualised NAV growth of 11.8% since 1987.
And with small caps
EMV Capital portfolio company PDS Biotechnology raises $11mln