1. Dr Martens tumbles on fears of failure in the US
Dr Martens PLC (LSE:DOCS) lost more than 20% of its market value as it warned of weak demand in the US. Is this the end for the big black boots in North America?
2. FTSE 100 buoyed by cooling inflation in the eurozone and the US
The blue-chip index closed up 30.29 points, 0.4%, at 7,453.75 while the FTSE 250 fell 212.38 points, 1.2%, at 18,255.20.
3. Trading platform Robinhood comes to the UK
Robinhood Markets Inc (NASDAQ:HOOD), known for its involvement in the Gamestop meme stock saga, will be making its long-awaited debut in the UK.
4. Lloyds Banking shuts another 45 branches as high street cull continues
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) has confirmed the closures, taking the total already shut or earmarked to shutter over the next twelve months to 276.
5. COP 28 gets underway, aviation fuel tax talks expected
European leaders are expected to lobby for a tax on aviation fuel at this year's United Nations climate negotiations officially starting today in Dubai.