1 .Royal Mail to get worse before it gets better
Liberum analyst Gerard Khoo highlighted numerous challenges and what he called execution risks facing Royal Mail.
2. Ofgem warns over fixed rate tariffs, despite price dip
Despite the regulator’s advice, Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley was among those warning prices were unlikely to dip significantly anytime soon.
3. Meta final mass layoffs underway
Cuts are expected to affect up to 5,000 staff in Meta’s business department and began on Wednesday.
4. NVIDIA's wonder guidance has 'major ripple impact' for AI-driven stocks
Evidence of the global demand for AI formed a large part of NVIDIA’s blowout numbers that led to a surge to a market value of almost US$1trn.
5. FTSE 100 falls back again at the close
The FTSE 100 saw another day of losses that drove the index to close below the 7,600 level.