1. AstraZeneca overtakes Pfizer
The British pharma giant overtook its US counterpart, with chief executive officer Pascal Soriot garnering praise for its success in the last decade.
2. Royal Mail deal 'unclear'
The postal service's dispute-ending deal with the Communication Workers Union has left as many questions as it has answered, according to Liberum analysts.
3. Luxury handbag maker worth half-a-trillion
Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (EPA:MC) saw its market cap exceed US$500bn (€454bn), a first for any European company.
4. Lloyds gets price target upgrade
The bank received a hefty 58% price target increase from Jefferies, which sees scope for larger buybacks and better margins in 2023.
5. FTSE 100 finishes flat
At the close, the FTSE 100 was right back where it began the day, finishing off at 7,912 points.