1. Abrdn and the eight RNSes
Fund manager initially rose on its results until analysts waded through eight separate statements and found the catches
2. Currys brushes off second offer from US activist Elliott
At 67p, it still undervalues the business said the electricals retailer
3. Shein eyes potential London IPO - report
Clothing retailer looking at alternatives with US markets shut to Chinese firms
4. Big tobacco firms Imperial and BAT fall on vape tax plan
Plan is Chancellor's latest wheeze to raise cash in Budget
5. FTSE 100 going nowhere
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