1. Tesco profits jump as investment in prices pays off
Sales volumes were boosted by "significant investments [...] in value, quality and service", Tesco said.
2. OpenAI valued at $157bln in latest funding round
OpenAI has cemented its position as one of the world’s most valuable companies following a fresh $6.6 billion funding round.
3. Pound tumbles as BoE's Bailey signals 'more aggressive' rate cuts
Andrew Bailey said the central bank could become a "bit more aggressive" in cutting rates if inflation remains in check.
4. FTSE 100 fights for direction
London's blue chips fell below the mark on Thursday.
5. House sales jump by a quarter as lower mortgages tempt buyers back
The number of sales agreed in the four weeks to September 22 was up by 25% year on year.
And with small caps
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