1. FTSE 100 continues to rally
Adding to the rebound started last week, London's blue-chip index added just over 170 points or 2.1% to reach 8,134.3 by Monday's close.
2. Trump to announce US tariff on semiconductor imports
Moving markets today was news on potential leniency from Washington over semiconductor tariffs, following the exemption on smartphones and computers last week.
3. Sony hikes PlayStation console prices
In one of the early signs of the unfolding changes to global trade, the Japanese giant said it has made the "tough" decision due to various factors.
4. First monthly house price increase in nearly a year
Average asking prices for UK homes rose to a record high in April, with the first monthly increase in nearly a year, according to Rightmove.
5. Goldman Sachs beats forecasts but CEO warns of 'markedly different' second quarter
The investment bank's first-quarter earnings were a microcosm of earnings season, with good numbers for the most recent quarter but worries about what comes next.