1. Shell delivers record profits and launches new US$4bn buy-back
The oil company reported record fourth-quarter profits of US$9.8bn, driven by higher trading from its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations.
2. BT sticks to guidance as revenues dip in quarter three
The FTSE 100-listed telco said adjusted revenues were £5.2bn in quarter three
3. Santander readies itself for UK house price plunge
The bank set aside £321mln for mortgage repayment defaults in 2022 as it braces for housing prices to fall back
4. FTSE 100 holds gains at the close despite ECB and BoE hikes
The UK's blue-chip index held onto its gains at the close, finishing at 7,820 points for a 0.7% rise
5. Adani ditches share offer after short-seller attack
A US$2.5bn share offer was ditched after the assault from Hindenburg Research.