1. FTSE 100 closes at fresh record high
FTSE 100 closed at a new record high of 8,078.86 after it lifted 38.48 points.
2. AstraZeneca ticks the boxes in first quarter
Chief executive Pascal Soriot, whose executive remuneration has been a matter of hot debate, called it “a very strong start in 2024”.
3. Barclays back in black following robust first-quarter results
Net interest margins in the UK consumer division were 3.09% compared to 3.2% in the first quarter of 2023.
4. BHP’s Anglo American offer: Questions over De Beers, rival bids and antitrust as games begin
Even if all else goes to plan, the deal could face resistance from Anglo's shareholder base.
5. Meta plans for AI spooks investors amid feelings of déjà vu
Facebook parent’s shares tumbled 14.5% in overnight trading, proving that hyping up AI plans doesn’t necessarily result in investor glee.