1. Alaska interest soars as Pantheon kicks new well
The potentially pivotal well promises to put a rubber stamp on what could become a major new multi-billion barrels oil asset
2. Household energy bills to rise more than predicted
Bills are already expected to reach £3,244 when the energy price cap is next reviewed
3. Twitter takeover in jeopardy
Elon Musk getting increasingly cold feet reports suggest
4. FTSE 100 closes a shade higher
Britain's top share index closed the day little changed, at 7,196, up around seven points, or 0.1% as traders digested the US jobs report.
5. Centrica tipped to resume dividends
Can British Gas owner really be planning a hand-out to shareholders - maybe suggests Citi.