1. Let’s do this: Zuckerberg pre-launches Twitter killer Threads
Although there is still a day to go before the app is officially launched, Zuckerberg gave a taste of what’s to come with a pre-launch message.
2. Fixed income and money market funds get biggest inflow since Covid rush
Roughly £662mln was removed from equity funds in June, according to data from Calastone, which said it was one of the top ten worst months for equity fund outflows on its records.
3. FTSE 100 finishes deep in the red as US dollar gains strength
London's main index was deep in the red at the close, losing 78 points to finish at 7,442 for a 1% loss on the day.
4. Ladbrokes ad featuring Jake Paul banned by regulator
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) opened an investigation as it believed the tweet could appeal strongly to under-18s.
5. Aston Martin's targets in sight after capital markets day confidence
Aston Martin aims to score revenues of roughly £2bn, £500mln in adjusted earnings and 10,000 wholesales by 2025 - figures Deutsche tipped were achievable.