1. British American Tobacco suffers from comparison
BAT shares fell over 8% as results from the nicotine delivery specialist compared badly with others in the sector.
2. Barclays numbers poorly received - harsh?
The bank's full-year results were accompanied by promises of further generous cash returns, so a share price fall of 6% at one point in the morning seemed harsh.
3. Unilever investors also unimpressed as guidance is cautious
A third FTSE 100 giant also received a cold welcome for its full-year numbers and what was a cautious outlook for the first half of 2025.
4. FTSE 100 falls but European stocks surge on Ukraine hopes
With results from three heavyweights poorly received, London's blue-chip index dropped like a stone, but stocks in Germany and France surged on mooted Ukraine peace talks.
5. OpenAI looking to replace more human workers
ChatGPT has a new boffin sibling, with the launch new artificial intelligence tool called Deep Research, which analysts say outperforms all other AI models in answering complex academic and industry questions.
Small cap highlight
Ondo InsurTech PLC expects to be profitable in the second half of its next financial year, driven by rapid expansion in the United States and Europe.