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Directors dealings: Findel chairman picks up shares
Findel's executive chairman, Ian Burke, picked up 40,000 ordinary shares in the multi-channel retailing specialist on 26 January, the company said in a statement.
Europe close: Investors play it safe ahead of central bank meetings
European stocks edged lower as investors took profits on banks and ahead of a week full of key central bank policy meetings.
Sector movers: Tesco, precious metals miners sharply higher
Tesco shares rocketed at the end of the week, pushing the sector gauge sharply higher.
London traders sentenced to prison for defrauding Russian bank
Two London traders were on Friday sentenced to a total of 19 years in prison after being found guilty of conspiring to defraud a Russian bank of more than £141m.
Small cap round up
Shares in Coral Products plummeted after the maker of moulded things warned that profitability for the year would likely be “materially below” expectations, after poor trading at its subsidiary. The company said that it has taken measures to improve the performance at its subsidiary, Coral Products Mouldings, in order to mitigate against the poor trading during November and December 2016.
London close: FTSE ends higher on weaker pound, Tesco M&A news
The FTSE 100 finished the week in the green as the pound weakened and as Tesco’s shares surged on news of a merger with Booker Group.
Trump and Putin to discuss lifting of Ukraine sanctions - report
Newly-elected US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will speak via telephone on Saturday, with reports suggesting Western sanctions against Russia over its actions in Ukraine a likely topic of discussion.
FTSE 250 movers: Miners climb while Nostrum Oil and Gas slips
The FTSE 250 index rose 0. 26% to 18,190. 37 in the late afternoon.
FTSE 100 movers: Tesco gains while Sainsbury's loses out
The FTSE 100 index rose 0. 17% to 7,173. 75 in the late afternoon.
Ukrproduct focuses on cash in struggling Ukraine economy
Ukrainian dairy product producer and distributor Ukrproduct Group posted a trading update for the year to 31 December on Friday.
One in seven of UK's cash points could start charging for withdrawals
A total of 35% of free-to-use cash machines across the UK could start charging or be removed the Link network do not agree over fee charges, according to the ATM Industry Association (ATMIA).
ECR Minerals recommencing activity at SLM gold project
ECR Minerals updated the market regarding the SLM gold project in La Rioja, Argentina on Friday.
Ford profits to be hit with 600m pound Brexit currency loss this year
Ford Motor Co, one of the biggest car-makers in the United States, has said that it will suffer a loss of $600m related to currency fluctuations arising from Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
Petro Matad issues drilling rig tender
Petro Matad updated the market on Friday, announcing that it has issued a tender for a drilling rig and related services, in preparation for its drilling programme in Blocks IV and V, which is expected to commence in mid-2017.
US open: Stocks flat as economic growth slows more than expected
With data revealing that the US economy grew less than expected last quarter, the nation's equity markets were broadly unchanged on Friday, along with tepid earnings from blue-chip companies.
Property developer Formation Group reports 24pc rise in full year revenues
Property developer Formation Group on Friday reported a slight decline in full year pre-tax profit as administration expenses and cost of sales rose.
Results round-up
BT’s third quarter revenue increased but earnings were down as the telecoms giant deals with an accounting scandal at its Italian business, while it also faces a more challenging outlook in the UK.
Chevron shares drop after falling well short on Q4 earnings
US oil giant Chevron traded 2% lower in pre-market action on Friday after posting a disappointing set of quarterly results.
Week ahead: Fed, BoE in focus
Investors would be asked to digest a heavily-laden calendar of economic data focused on the US over the coming trading week, with the next US central bank policy meeting and monthly jobs report set for release almost back-to-back, on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.