1. Ocado Retail ups revenue guidance despite prices falling
The business, which is a 50-50 joint venture between Ocado Group PLC (LSE:OCDO) and Marks and Spencer Group PLC (LSE:MKS), said it now expects to grow its top line by a "low double-digit" percentage up from its previous guidance of "mid-high single digits" growth.
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Stocks surge
3. Pound surges as Bank of England holds rates and eyes gradual cuts
Markets are expecting two more rate cuts from Threadneedle Street by the end of the year, but some economists say just one, in November is most likely.
4. Next upgrades full-year guidance after stellar first half
The online and retail fashion group posted a 7.1% yearly increase in profit before tax to £452 million, with total group sales rising by 8% to £2.95 billion. Full-price sales increased by 4.4%.
5. Rolls-Royce selected to provide mini nuclear reactors to Czech government
The Czech government said the project will “help modernise the Czech energy industry and open up new opportunities for the domestic industry”.