1. Shell threatens to quit its London listing for New York
Wael Sawan, the boss of the largest company in the FTSE 100, told Bloomberg the oil giant was considering "all options" regarding listings.
2. Ladbrokes owner Entain bounces amid renewed takeover speculation
According to a Times report, foreign PE giants including Apollo remain interested in “a whole range” of Entain’s assets.
3. Gold prices hit a new all-time high
Analysts have pointed to high central bank purchasing and 'de-dollarisation' as a key driver.
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4. FTSE 100 Live
London's blue-chip index closed 32 points higher at 7,943.
5. Ex-Tesco man to take over at John Lewis to replace Sharon White
Jason Tarry takes over as chair of the employee-owned retailer in September when Sharon White steps down.