Updates from Network Rail, 3i and Carillion

The FTSE 100 climbed more than 27 points on Friday, ending at 6,615. However the Index took some big hits with Resolution tumbling 7.12% to 296.30p while Legal & General slumped further, down 3.48% to 205p. Aviva and Prudential weren't far behind, down 2.75% and 2.62% respectively.

The Dow Jones ended Friday up almost 60 points at 16,323, aided by lifts from Exxon and Cisco. %VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%