1. FTSE 100 slumps
London's blue chips fell on Friday, weighed down by housebuilders on reports stamp duty exemptions would be axed in the budget.
2. Boohoo boss to depart as business review launched
Boohoo shares slumped after a packed update said its chief executive was to depart, a debt refinance had been carried out and review was to be launched.
3. Apple shakes off tetchy iPhone 16 launch as Chinese demand surges
It comes as a relief for Apple, which has faced intense competition from domestic Chinese rival Huawei.
4. Gold tops $2,700 for latest record high
Concern over mounting global debt has emerged as the latest driver in gold prices, according to Bank of America analysts.
5. Retail sales growth slows despite new iPhone boost
Sales ticked up by 0.3% over the month, against August’s 1.0% growth, according to the Office for National Statistics.
And with small caps
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