1. Investors say 'meh'
Two of the UK's most followed stocks failed to wow the wider investing audience with updates. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) edged ahead with a 'mixed bag' set of results, while Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) undershot expectations.
2. Golden stocks
Shares in the big producers of the yellow metal have lagged the gold price. Should you buy Endeavour Mining PLC (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF), or Fresnillo PLC (LSE:FRES), or both? Here's our analysis.
3. Microsoft blows the doors off; Tesla chief to stay for the next five years
Here's why Silicon Valley's success matters. Our rundown blow-by-blow of Microsoft's Q1s for home-grown investors and Elon Musk's u-turn on DOGE.
4. Dull day for the Footsie
Traders had a relaxed day and possibly/probably headed for Thirsty Thursday drinks early.
5. Seeing Machines back on track
After the car industry activity hit the central reservation, the unheralded tech firm was hit. Now it's back in the fast lane.
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