Three of this year’s best performing stocks — easyJet, Booker, and Domino’s Pizza — will post updates this week in what should be a quiet post-Easter period for corporate news.

Fuller planes of passengers fleeing Britain’s freezing weather are expected to boost figures from budget airline EasyJet when it updates on trading on Friday.

Loch Fyne and Hungry Horse owner Greene King toasted higher profits today as it pulled in recession-hit customers with a broad range of promotions.

Online bookmaker Betfair today said it would pull out of the Greek market amid confusion over gambling regulation in the troubled country.

The London market lost ground today as investors eyed events in the eurozone at the start of another vital week in its battle for survival.

Newspaper distributor John Menzies today warned the launch of the Sun on Sunday was hitting the Sunday newspaper market as its low cover price attracted readers from rivals.

Irish exploration firms Providence Resources, Fastnet, and Tullow have all received strong “buy” recommendations.

Fresh worries about the eurozone debt crisis and the UK economy meant London’s blue chip shares index struggled to make significant gains today.

It will be at least three years before any oil is produced from Ireland’s first commercial oil well — 50km off the Cork coast.

French Connection remained upbeat about its recovery today after seeing a “significant improvement” in sales since Easter.

The firm behind iconic cast iron Aga cookers reported a surge in annual profits today and said the bounce back in sales should continue into 2011.

Internet gambling firm 888 Holdings today said takeover talks with Ladbrokes were still ongoing as it bolstered its negotiating position with strong final-quarter sales.

Online fashion retailer ASOS today said sales soared 59% in the Christmas quarter thanks to a record performance from its international arm.

Luxury goods group Burberry revealed another bigger-than-expected surge in sales today as shoppers snapped up coats and large leather goods.

British housebuilder Barratt Developments today reported a weaker-than-expected autumn selling season after customers took longer to commit to house purchases.

Housebuilder Bovis Homes today said it expects to sell a greater number of new homes in 2011 off the back of an expansion in sales outlets.

Bookmaker William Hill today said it was on track to meet full year forecasts after the group’s “best ever” World Cup offset a dire horseracing season.

Burberry increased its focus on the Chinese market today after agreeing a £70m (€83m) deal to buy out its franchise partner in the country.

Gold prices stuck close to record highs today as lingering worries over the stability of the eurozone sent investors into the traditional safe haven.

Banks will be the centre of attention in the UK this week with trading updates and annual meetings from major players, while first-quarter figures from insurance giant Prudential will also be watched closely.

The publisher of the Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday said today it made an encouraging start to the year after advertising revenues rose in its national newspaper division.

Share bounce backs for British Airways and Royal Bank of Scotland helped nudge the FTSE 100 Index higher today and offset disappointing data out on Wall Street.

Bookmaker William Hill put rival Ladbrokes in the shade today after its betting shop business weathered a run of punter-friendly football results.

The maker of Fox’s biscuits and Goodfella’s pizza today suffered a shares slump after it revealed a weakening in sales growth over the summer.

Sugar and ingredients group Tate & Lyle today warned over uncertain prospects as it unveiled an 18% fall in underlying profits.

BOOKMAKER Ladbrokes said profits were down by a third after punters enjoyed a successful Cheltenham Festival.

The FTSE 100 Index plunged deep into the red today as doubts over the US economic stimulus plan rippled through global markets.

London’s blue chip share index struggled to make headway today as investors took stock after the expected 1% cut in UK interest rates.

SHARES were suspended at the British retailer Woolworths yesterday as the century-old company frantically moved to avoid a collapse.

Engines giant Rolls-Royce reassured investors today by revealing it had secured £5bn (€6.32bn) of new orders since the end of June.

Insurers made strong advances on the London market today as blue chip stocks regained their poise in a less volatile session.

Battered financial stocks HBOS and Aviva recovered ground today as the FTSE 100 Index consolidated gains seen over the past two sessions.

Market doubts were growing today over the terms of Lloyds TSB’s planned takeover of struggling Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS).

Shares in Bay Trading womenswear firm Alexon slumped more than 20% today as the retailer painted a grim picture of high street trading.

Sugar group Tate & Lyle’s shares were caned today after its patent battle against Chinese manufacturers was dealt a blow by a US court ruling.

Internet gambling firm PartyGaming today blamed the distraction of the Euro 2008 football championships for a recent dip in trade.

British construction firm Morgan Sindall came under pressure today after it warned sluggish housing and property markets would hit the group next year.

Shares in Comet owner Kesa Electricals were deep in the red today after gloom settled over its future trading prospects.

Dairy Milk maker Cadbury today said higher prices left it on course to beat targets for the first six months of the year.

UK sofa chain ScS Upholstery is set to slump to an annual loss after it today revealed worse-than-expected trading over the crucial bank holiday weekend.

Price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com today said revenues were holding up well despite the turbulence in the loan and mortgage markets.

Broadcasting group UTV today said a strong performance from its talkSPORT radio division helped drive a 5% rise in operating profits last year.

Trinity Mirror reported flat annual profits today as the newspaper group braced itself for another year of volatility in the advertising market.