1. FTSE 100 bounces
Banks helped to buoy the FTSE 100 on Monday, despite declines among the likes of mining companies.
2. Crypto euphoria as Trump trade sends bitcoin to the moon
Bitcoin first soared past $80,000 for the first time ever, only to then comfortably claim $81,000 and $82,000 later in the day.
3. NatWest buys back £1bn worth of shares from government
This takes the Treasury’s holding in the bank to 12.03% after the government has committed to returning the bank to private hands.
4. Pearson, ITV, LSEG eye windfall as HMRC hands back £700mln on EU tax ruling
Education firm Pearson is set to be among major beneficiaries through repayments of up to £105 million.
5. Terry Smith's pay cut for second year, but still above most FTSE 100 CEOs
Terry Smith, the UK fund management star, saw his pay cut for the second year in a row after his company's profit dipped.
And with small caps
Faron Pharma shares spike 11% on potential move into new treatment area