1. Gold and oil prices pulled back as markets play it calm over Israel-Iran fighting
Having sent markets sliding at the end of last week, markets took a milder approach based on analysis of the two countries' attacks.
2. FTSE 100 nears another record high as airlines and banks climb
The London index added almost 25 points to close at just over 8,875.
3. Ladbrokes owner Entain surges after hiking guidance for US joint venture
Shares in the bookmaker closed 15% higher as it hiked the revenue and profit outlook for its US joint venture, BetMGM
4. Metro Bank jumps on report of bid approach from Shawbrook owner
The challenger bank surged 18% on reports that it had received a takeover approach from a potential private equity buyer.
5. Challenger Energy marks transformational year with Chevron farm-In and strategic refocus
Challenger Energy CEO Eytan Uliel joined Proactive to reflect on what he described as a transformational year for the company.