1. FTSE 100 hits new record as second Trump era starts with a bang
US dollar and oil both weaken to give London's index another boost
2. Trump to unwind Biden policies with hundreds of orders on White House return
President's inauguration will take place in Washington at noon Eastern Standard Time, following his November election victory.
3. New President becomes one of world's richest people after meme coin launch
Some 200 million of the tokens were initially released
4. House prices start 2025 with biggest jump in five years
The average price for new houses on the martet rose 1.7% to £366,189
5. Reach shares ramp up even though sweet finish to 2024 soured by £5m pension hit
The last few months of 2024 were reported to be stronger than the market was expecting
Plus in the small-cap space:
GSTechnologies retail offer sees strong demand, significantly exceeds funding target
MP Evans shrugs off the effects of the weather to post solid performances; renews dividend pledge