1. Raspberry Pi surges after first results after IPO
Shares in the maker of single-board computers jumped after its full-year outlook was kept unchanged, but there remain some concerns for investors.
2. Gold prices hit new record and could head higher
Gold climbed to a new high above US$2,640 and analysts at UBS see it going to around US$2,700.
3. FTSE 100 on the front foot again
An economic stimulus package from China lifted commodities companies and other Asia-focused names in London and around the world.
4. Bank of England governor confident interest rates heading downwards
Andrew Bailey said in an interview that the "path for interest rates will be downwards, gradually" after August’s cut.
5. Card Factory shares fold 21% after profit plunge
Shares in the FTSE 250-listed retailer tumbled as a rise in the UK’s national living wage crimped profits.
And some small caps
Digitalbox returns to revenue growth as acquisition pay off
Blackbird’s elevate.io video editing platform hits 10,000 users