1. Inflation jumps to 3% to hit 10-month high
Inflation climbed at the fastest rate in 10 months in January, marking a blow to hopes for an interest rate cut by the Bank of England in March.
2. FTSE 100 slides at inflation weighs on rate cut hopes
London's blue-chip index gave up gains seen earlier in the week on Wednesday.
3. Glencore considering ditching London Stock Exchange listing
Chief executive Gary Nagle flagged Glencore could potentially move overseas as results showed profits slid last year.
4. HSBC launches $2bn buyback and new targets as profits beat forecasts
Chief executive Georges Elhedery outlined new targets for $300 million in cost reductions in 2025 and a $1.5 billion by the end of 2026.
5. Helium One says drilling underway on Colorado well
Nearby wells have delivered strong helium concentrations of up to 6.1%, with gas flows ranging from 125,000 to over 400,000 cubic feet per day.