Blinkx , the video search group that was spun out of software specialist Autonomy, was the standout small cap feature yesterday.

Its shares jumped 38.9 per cent to 25p as rumours circulated that Blinkx, which yesterday launched its new online video indexing technology, might seek a Nasdaq listing for its shares. Adding to the positive mix for the stock was talk that the company might attract a 60p-a- share bid.