London's FTSE 100 has pulled back after reaching a new record in early trade.
The blue chip index was down just a few points at 8,765 shortly after 9am.
Engineer Intertek, credit checker Experian and defence group BAE Systems are the leading early risers.
On the downside, Ladbrokes owner Entain fell 10% as its CEO stepped down only five months after starting.
Housebuilders Persimmon, Barratt Redrow, Taylor Wimpey and Berkeley are all down as mid-cap rival Bellway's half-year update failed to impress.
And after opening slightly higher, BP has also dipped into the red despite releasing results that look mostly better than expected, with its remaining $1.75 billion quarterly buyback still in place.
The oil giant said it intends to review buybacks and capex as part of its strategy update later this month.
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