1. Footsie record run under pressure
Blue chips struggle to hold after new intraday high
2. UK public borrowing jumps more than expected
Public sector net borrowing excluding banks was £17.8 billion
3. Netflix scoots higher as user numbers subscriptions
Netflix shares jumped 14% after subscribers smashed expectations
4. EasyJet cuts winter quarterly losses by 52%
Airline showed a 7% rise in passengers compared to a year ago
5. Herald Investment Trust shareholders reject US hedge fund Saba Capital's board coup
Out of the total Herald votes, 65.10% were against the resolutions
In the small-cap space:
Pantheon Resources says ‘better-than-expected’ Alaska well points to resource upgrade
Greatland Gold makes strong start to ownership of Telfer mine