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Weekly review
The FTSE 100 ended the week down 99. 73 points, or 1. 25%, closing at 7,895. 85 on Friday.
London close: Stocks mixed as investors watch Middle East newsflow
London's stock markets closed in a mixed state on Friday as traders kept a close watch on escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Shanta Gold's acquisition by Saturn moves a step closer
Shanta Gold updated the market on the recommended increased and final cash offer by Saturn Resources for its entire issued and to-be-issued share capital on Friday.
Thames Water plans to raise bills by 56pc - reports
Thames Water has submitted a revised business plan to regulators, proposing an increase in bills of 56%, it was reported on Friday.
Eqtec agrees amendment to Verde subscription
Waste-to-energy technology developer Eqtec updated the market on the Verde Corporation subscription on Friday, confirming that an amendment to the subscription letter had been agreed upon with Verde.
Novacyt gearing up for hearing in DHSC litigation
Molecular diagnostics specialist Novacyt updated the market on legal proceedings between itself and its subsidiary Primer Design against the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) on Friday.
Venture Life renews revolving credit facility
Self-care products specialist Venture Life Group announced the renewal of its revolving credit facility with Santander UK and HSBC Innovation Bank on Friday.
Asia report: Markets fall amid fresh Middle East unrest
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region saw a notable downturn on Friday, following news of a limited strike by Israel in Iran.
Diesel generators arrive for Goldplat's South Africa operations
South Africa and Ghana-focussed Goldplat announced the arrival of diesel generators at its South African operations on Friday.
Intelligent Ultrasound tech launches on new GE system
Healthcare software and simulation specialist Intelligent Ultrasound Group announced the launch of GE HealthCare's SonoLyst software, powered by its ‘ScanNav AI’, on the new Voluson Signature Series portfolio of ultrasound machines on Friday.
Home REIT exchanges 65 properties, rebuts legal claim from shareholders
Home REIT announced the successful exchange of 65 properties on Friday, at a public auction held on 18 April.
Quadrise posts progress with Utah partner Valkor
Quadrise updated the market on its collaboration with Valkor Technologies in Utah on Friday, targeting the supply of low sulphur ‘MSAR’ and ‘bioMSAR’ to the marine and power sector.
Bluejay to broaden into helium and industrial gases
Bluejay Mining announced a strategic decision to broaden its corporate scope, expanding into the exploration and development of helium, industrial gases, and hydrocarbons, on Friday.
Clean Power Hydrogen reports solid full-year progress
UK-based green hydrogen technology company Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) reported solid progress towards the commercial rollout of its membrane-free electrolyser (MFE) technology in its final results on Friday, driven by a revamped engineering team.
Vector Capital reports robust year-end financial position
Commercial lender Vector Capital reported continued growth in shareholders' equity while maintaining dividends and implementing prudent bad debt provision policies in its full-year results on Friday.
Europe close: Stocks finish higher as dollar slips
European markets showed resilience on Thursday, bolstered by a surge in eurozone construction activity.
Great Western Mining exercises option to acquire Olympic Gold Project
Great Western Mining has exercised its option to acquire the Olympic Gold Project in Nevada’s Mineral County, it announced on Thursday.
Asia report: Most markets shrug off Wall Street sell-off
Asia-Pacific markets showed resilience on Thursday, with most indices closing higher despite overnight losses on Wall Street.
Empire Metals completes third phase of drilling at Pitfield
Empire Metals announced the successful conclusion of its third phase of reverse circulation (RC) drilling at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia on Thursday.
Deliveroo posts positive quarterly growth
Deliveroo has reported a positive first-quarter performance in an update on Thursday, as it returned to order growth, alongside a notable increase in gross transaction value (GTV).