1. House prices stall as time runs out to avoid stamp duty hike
According to Halifax, average prices fell by 0.1% over the month to £298,602 as a slowdown was seen across most areas of the UK.
2. Just Group sinks despite doubling profit two years ahead of target
Profit taking appeared to take hold in the wake of the results showing it had hit a target to double profit two years early.
3. FTSE 100 ends week in muted fashion
A late rebound saw the FTSE 100 off its lows on Friday afternoon, though the index remained on the back foot for a muted session.
4. Bitcoin heads lower as Trump’s strategic reserve plan disappoints
Disappointment stemmed from the announcement Trump’s reserve and stockpile would include assets already owned
5. Tower Resources increases stake in Namibia licence; updates on Cameroon
The AIM-listed company will purchase the extra stake from local partner ZM Fourteen Investment for $375,000.
And with other small caps
Europa Oil & Gas applies for Cloughton planning permission
Diversified Energy Company says Maverick deal remains on-track