1. BAE buys Ball Corp's aerospace arm
BAE Systems PLC (LSE:BA.) has bought Ball Corp’s aerospace division, which lifting shares in the beer can supplier and provided the FTSE 100-listed group with access to a "fast growing segment of the defence market".
Read more about why it did the deal
2. Lionesses' World Cup run scores a win for UK economy
England's battle for World Cup glory is expected to provide a well-needed boost to the UK economy as supporters flock to pubs and bars to watch the final.
3. China fears growing as Evergrande delays meetings
Embattled property developer Evergrande added to the growing concern about the health of China’s property sector, delaying its financial restructuring meetings.
4. FTSE 100 drops 47 points to 7,310
The FTSE 100 ends close to session lows hit by China's property woes and fears of higher interest rates
5. Birkenstock IPO prospects intact despite UK profits slipping
Looking to spin out the Birkenstock brand as a separate listing, the company is hoping to receive around an US$8 billion valuation despite profits lagging.
And one extra. Energy prices set to fall again
Ofgem will likely announce a drop in the energy price cap next Friday, ahead of the change being implemented in October.