1. Prudential unveils new shareholder returns plan
The FTSE 100 insurer revealed its new capital returns policy today, which was not only earlier but also much larger than the market was expecting.
2. Frasers agrees tie-up with THG
Mike Ashley's Frasers struck a multi-year partnership with MyProtein and Hut Group owner THG, which analysts said could have more significance than at first it may seem.
3. FTSE 100 bounces back after stumbling start
London shares quickly recovered after faltering at the open, with European stock markets all on the front foot.
4. Barclays cuts mortgage rates, rivals expected to follow
In the first months of the year, banks were cutting rates, then they started hiking them again in February, so with today's announcement is Barclays starting a new trend?
5. Apple faces potential billion-dollar EU fine
The iPhone maker is undergoing a new European Union regulatory probe due to allegations its App Store rules violate the bloc's tech rules.
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