STOCK WATCH

BURFORD Capital’s shares went through the roof after the company more than doubled its profits.

The financier to the legal market reported a 132pc increase in operating profits to £207m in 2017.

And its income was up 109pc to £244.4m.

Christopher Bogart, chief executive, said: ‘The past year saw an explosion of demand for Burford’s capital from clients around the world.’

Shares shot up 31pc, or 338p, to 1428p.