1. Entain shares jump on US profit boost
Shares in the UK bookmaker leapt 9% after its US joint venture BetMGM swung to a $22 million profit in the first quarter from loss a year ago.
2. M&S online orders suspended for fourth day due to cyber attack
Newspaper reports suggested the cyber incident was a ransomware attack by a criminal gang, while the company kept schtum.
3. Deliveroo jumps after receiving US bid
The delivery company's shares jumped 17% as it suspended its share buyback programme after receiving a possible £2.7 billion takeover bid at the end of last week.
4. FTSE 100 makes modest gain as Japan and China talk suggest US tariff concessions will be hard won
It was another day that promised more than it delivered for the London benchmark, which saw its gain dwindle to just over two points by the close at 8,417.3.
5. UK dividend growth slows due to big cuts – though most companies hiked payout
UK company dividends fell 4.6% to £14 billion in the first quarter of the year due to reduced special dividends and cuts from three companies (Vodafone, Burberry and Bellway), with the underlying fall just 0.2%.