1. Mortgage costs jump again as lenders react to higher rates
The news that rates have jumped to levels last seen in January came after it was found a record number of first-time buyers were taking out 35-year mortgages.
2. Asos takeover faces one large hurdle
Any bid for ASOS PLC (LSE:ASC) would need to bring in the group’s largest shareholder, Anders Polvsen, who owns roughly 26% of the online retailer.
3. TUI ahead of pandemic trading in 'all areas'
Analysts think the period of decline from the Covid crisis finally seems to be over, with TUI AG (LSE:TUI) witnessing a strong operating recovery throughout the past few months.
4. British Airways, BBC and Boots hit by latest Russian cyber hack
Workers at International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (LSE:IAG) have been warned their personal data might have been stolen after Zellis, the payroll provider, was hacked.
5. FTSE 100 fades at the close as oil drops from intraday highs
The FTSE 100 finished the day nearly where it started, closing 0.1% lower at 7,600 points.
Apple in the US
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is closing in on an all-time share price high on speculation of a possible launch of a new virtual reality headset.