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FIVE at FIVE: Rolls-Royce mini nukes; FTSE 100 higher; NS&I savings rates; Musk’s xAI launch; Barratt hits profit target

Here’s Proactive’s round-up of the top financial stories of the day, with helpful links taking you directly to the news

1. Rolls-Royce, mini-nuke sector left in dark as Great British Nuclear launch delayed

Net zero secretary Grant Shapps had been due to unveil the new public body at London’s science museum before the event was cancelled over “unforeseen circumstances”.

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2. FTSE 100 ends the day in positive territory on hopes for soft landing

London's main index had added 24 points to finish at 7,440 points or a 0.3% gain on the day.

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3. NS&I lifts savings rates to highest in years

Interest rates on bonds issued by government-backed bank National Savings and Investments (NS&I) have hit their highest point in years.

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4. Does xAI launch make sense of Musk's Twitter purchase?

Elon Musk has a knack for surprising the world with his bold and ambitious moves but his newest venture, artificial intelligence company xAI, may come as less of a surprise.

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5. Barratt Developments hits profit target but warns housing completions to fall 20%

The housebuilder said adjusted pre-tax profit in the year to 30 June 2023 should be in line with current market expectations, where analysts on average forecast adjusted profits before tax of £880.6mln.

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