1. Electronics retailer Currys increases profit guidance
Adjusted profit before tax for the current year is expected to be at least £115 million, whereas Currys had previously guided between £105-115 million.
2. easyJet to launch new base at Birmingham Airport
The new base is set to be developed at Birmingham Airport and will see 140 new roles for pilots and crew members, while indirectly creating a further 1,200 support roles.
3. Apple reportedly discussing Google Gemini integration into iPhones
A Bloomberg report quoting “people familiar with the matter” said the two trillion-dollar companies are hoping to integrate Google Gemini with Apple devices later this year.
4. FTSE 100 Live: Blue chips slips, oil prices at four-month peak
The FTSE 100 closed the day 4 points lower at 7,722.
5. Pfizer to sell down stake in Haleon
Haleon, a former consumer health joint venture between GSK and Pfizer that was spun out in 2022 and is now itself listed on the FTSE 100, aims to buy £315 million of the shares.