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FTSE 100 movers: Utilities lead gains, Tesco and Morrison diverge ahead of updates
London's FTSE 100 was making modest gains by Friday afternoon, led by utilities and retailers.
Christmas high street sales fall for fifth year in a row - BDO
High street sales in December were lower than the previous year, with clothing and footwear suffering the most.
Centrica and United Utilities oversold on regulatory fears - Credit Suisse
UK utility stocks' discount to European peers is overblown, Credit Suisse said, as markets are being too cautious on the likely effect of government price caps.
Admiral, Hastings downgraded by Cazenove on motor insurance outlook
Life insurers are not as overpriced as many investors believe, said JP Morgan Cazenove in a note on Friday, but an expected shifting pricing backdrop in 2018 saw it upgrade Lancashire but downgrading Admiral and Hastings.
Wressle wrestle continues as planning inspectors reject Egdon's appeal
UK oil explorer Egdon Resources' appeal over two refused planning applications to develop the Wressle oil discovery has been rejected by planning inspectors, also hitting fellow AIM-listed backers of the project, Europa Oil & Gas, Union Jack Oil and Upland Resources.
Clarkson expects full year results in line with expectations
Shipping broker Clarkson said it expected full year results for 2017 to be in line with current expectations.
Easyjet numbers up, Clarkson in line
London open The FTSE 100 was being called six points lower on Friday after finishing the prior session just four points short of the 7,700 level.
Shop prices dragged down by non-food cuts - BRC-Nielsen
Shop prices in the run up to Christmas fell at their steepest rate in eight months, led entirely by price cuts by non-food retailers as food prices continued to rise.