1. FTSE 100 continues winning run into eighth day
London's blue chip index extended its gains for the eighth day in a row, up 74 points to 8,403.18.
2. Croda tops Footsie leaderboard after hitting decade low
The chemicals group impressed with its start to the year, and its confidence about tariff effects.
3. Babcock shares climb to highest in seven years as trading update impresses
Another one of the notable risers was the defence contractor, which reported growth from all four divisions last year, beating forecasts.
4. THG turns down bid from former directors, laying down helpful marker
THG said it rejected a cash and shares bid worth more than the entire company from a company backed by former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, which analysts said laid down a market.
5. UK business sentiment falls to lowest since 2022, while public borrowing rose to the highest since the 60s
A choice of economic doom and gloom - the worst business sentiment in two years or the highest public borrowing in over 50 - was largely shrugged off by markets.