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A largely positive week on the FTSE 100 saw it post comfortable triple-digit gains, as positive economic data from the UK and US outweighed ongoing concerns over the Greek debt deal.

London's benchmark share index finished the week on a high, as investors were energised by positive UK PMI data and US non-farm payroll numbers.

Having managed to negotiate a variety of economic headwinds, BT Group released positive results, buoyed by the strong performance of its broadband-providing Openreach division.

Xcite Energy has negotiated an amendment to its rig contract with Rowan Companies' subsidiary, British American Offshore, reducing Xcite's financial commitment to the project.

With management showing both manufacturing and marketing skill, recessionary times ought to be useful for accumulating shares in luxury wallpaper company Walker Greenbank, says Edmond Jackson.

London's top share index edged higher on Thursday, driven by a strong mining sector, as an uncertain climate was dominated by big corporate announcements.

It could go either way: stockmarkets are poised either for an almighty crash or a sudden surge. Then again, markets could also continue to reflect the 'muddle through' scenario, where policymakers, particularly those involved in attempting to solve the eurozone crisis, do just enough to keep investors sweet.

Coal miner Beacon Hill Resources has updated investors on its Minas Moatize Project in Mozambique, increasing confidence in its commercial value.

Kazakhstan-focused Max Petroleum has begun testing a second Triassic reservoir in the SAGW-1 well in the Sagiz West Field, the oil explorer announced on Thursday.