1. BP confirms 'reset' of investment to more oil less renewables
BP boss Murray Auchinloss said the new strategy will involve ramping up oil and gas investment to $10 billion a year and slashing spending on renewables, but shares fell as analysts critiqued the plan.
2. FTSE goes great guns but European stocks win the day
Banks and other financial stocks led the way as the FTSE 100 closed up 0.7% at 8,731.5.
3. Bitcoin falls to three-month low amid 'extreme fear'
Not all risk assets were on the rise, with the price of bitcoin falling sharply to a three-month low as analysts cited various possible reasons.
4. Apple investors support diversity and inclusion programme
Investors in the iPhone maker rejected a proposal to dismantle its inclusion and diversity programme.
5. Great Southern Copper reports 'tremendously significant' drilling grades
Shares in Great Southern Copper leapt 18% as it reported high-grade assay results from the first phase of drilling at the Mostaza Mine in Chile.