1. FTSE 100 approaches new high as tech woes pass it by
Blue-chip index within touching distance after a solid day
2. European stocks bat off tech jitters to notch record high
The pan-European Stoxx 600 climbed as high as 533 to surpass a previous all-time peak
3. Nvidia creeps up after DeepSeek pummelling
Shares had dropped by almost 17% on Monday, sending Nvidia’s market cap spiralling by nearly US$600 billion.
4. Halfords jumps 15% as cycle sales and cold weather prompt profit upgrade
Christmas gifting of bikes contributed to cycling's like-for-like sales growth of 13.1% in December
5. Wickes rebounds as profits to hit 'top end' of forecasts
Profits this year will be at the top end of market forecasts
Plus in the small-cap space:
Accesso Technology to report better than expected cash margins
Graft Polymer becomes Solvonis Therapeutics reflecting its focus on mental health treatments