1. BP faces criticism after promising billion-pound payouts
BP PLC (LSE:BP.) launched several billion-pound buybacks during its fourth quarter results, but not everybody was pleased.
2. NatWest targets June for share sale
The sale of shares in NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) to the general public could happen as early as June, UK Government Investments has confirmed.
3. FTSE 100 boosted by BP and Chinese stimulus hopes
At the close, London's blue-chip index was up 68.15 points, 0.9%, at 7,681.01
4. Quadrise shares rocket on deal with 'attractive' partners
Quadrise PLC (AIM:QED) signed up two 'highly encouraging' partners to produce alternative ship diesel for an upcoming trial.
5. Meta introduces AI labels following deep fake fury
A new flagging system will label photorealistic AI-generated images with a disclosure that they were "imagined with AI”.