Week on week analysis of the media sector reveals a mixed performance, although stocks were seen up across the board as September 11th passed without any significant terrorist activity.
Stocks were also cheered by news the threat of war with Iraq also appears less imminent as the US hints it may allow the UN to delay a decision on military action.
SMG remains in focus, up 16.77%, on news the Guardian Media Group is interested in bidding for its Herald titles.
Elsewhere, Independent is in focus, as it posts its first half results amid speculation it may shed some key assets. The stock was seen down 3.12%.
The closing prices of media company shares on Friday were:
