1. FTSE 100 rallies
London's blue-chip index was up 52 points at 8,173 in late trading.
2. Shell loads up another share buyback as earnings beat forecasts
Shell's first-quarter earnings beat prompted backlash from environmentalists and speculation over a listing move.
3. Standard Chartered races higher after cruising past forecasts
Bumper performances from markets and macro trading added the gloss to the numbers.
4. Piano Works owner Nightcap and Revolution Bars confirm takeover talks
Nightcap said the acquisition of certain sites, subsidiaries, brands and even the whole business was under consideration.
5. Lord's probes 'missing money'
Investigations are set to look into "potential misappropriation" in the Marylebone Cricket Club.
And in the small-cap space
Frontier IP receives stake in Canadian AI-driven life sciences group
Reabold Resources enters non-binding LNG sales agreement with Gunvor