1. BAE Systems lifted as Starmer unveils defence spending hike
Starmer told Parliament the UK’s security budget would climb to 2.5% of gross domestic product by 2027, from the 2.3% level currently.
2. Bitcoin sinks to three-month low as Trump trade gives way to uncertainty
Lingering concerns around the US economy and a "risk off" attitude among investors weighed on the cryptocurrency.
3. FTSE 100 faces another muted session
London's blue chips rose on Tuesday, before falling back in late trading.
4. Smith & Nephew steps higher as results contain 'no nasty surprises'
“This will be the year when transformation starts to unlock substantial value for our shareholders,” chief executive Deepak Nath said.
5. Union Jack Oil says it has another new commercial discovery in Oklahoma
Shares climbed of news of the commercial discovery at the Moccasin 1-13 well, in Oklahoma, where early results prompted confidence.
And with small caps
Georgina Energy boosted as scoping study makes case for commercial projects in Australia
Frontier IP investee company GraphEnergyTech unveils solar panel collaboration