1. Melrose Industries slammed by profit taking despite strong results
Shares tanked as high expectations dampened seemingly positive results.
2. ITV grows profit despite lower revenue thanks to Mr Bates, Rivals and other studio hits
Shares surged as results showed record studio profits, thanks in part to successes in the year that included 'Mr Bates'.
3. Tough day for FTSE 100
London's blue chips faced a steep decline on Thursday as a tough week continued.
4. Endeavour Mining signs off the year with a record final quarter for cash generation
A record-breaking fourth quarter saw some $268 million generated in free cash flow.
5. Schroders schoots higher with strategy tweak
Shares hit their highest in over a year to take Schroders to the top of the FTSE 100 leaderboard.
And with small caps
Ilika achieves a significant milestone with its solid state technology
Helium One sees significant increase in helium concentration in State-16 well