1. Ladbrokes owner Entain ups guidance in encouraging start for new chief executive
The Ladbrokes and BetMGM owner’s net gaming revenue (NGR) rose by 8% on a reported basis and by 10% in constant currency.
2. FTSE 100 charges higher
London's blue chips gained on Thursday despite miners weighing on the FTSE 100.
3. Deliveroo climbs as orders continue to pick up
Gross transaction value grew by 6% to £1.78 billion over the third quarter as orders climbed by 2% to 71.1 million.
4. Lloyds's Halifax and Barclays join lenders hiking mortgage rates
Lloyds's Halifax and Barclays followed NatWest in hiking mortgage rates.
5. Nestle up as trimmed sales outlook coupled with structural change
Full-year underlying sales growth guidance was cut from 3% to 2% as restructuring plans were unveiled.