1. NatWest's record profit, new CEO and profit guidance cut
NatWest Group PLC (LSE:NWG) was the FTSE 100's biggest riser after posting record profits and confirming a new CEO. Although not analysts were convinced.
2. FTSE 100 soars by 100bps
Following strong gains from NatWest, Lloyds and Centrica, the blue-chip index closed at...
3. Retail sales see largest rise in three years
Figures increased 3.4% month on month in January, smashing the 1.5% forecast thanks to a stellar performance in the supermarket sector.
4. Energy prices to hit-two year low
Prices are expected to fall to a two-year low come April as wholesale costs recede.
5. BT Openreach slammed by altnet rival
Nextfibre chief executive said BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) was acting like a “typical monopoly” at the expense of the end user.