1. FTSE 100 surges over 110 points to new record high
The blue chip index hit a new intraday high above 8,979, as miners were lifted by higher metals prices and there was a wider risk-on mood in London.
2. Mining giants climb as copper prices rise, China stimulus hopes
Rio Tinto, Anglo American, Glencore and others were leading the Footsie risers.
3. Jupiter Fund Management expands orbit with acquisition
Shares swung 12% higher after the fund manager company announced the £100 million acquisition.
4. Four arrested over M&S cyberattack
Four young people were apprehended on suspicion of offences including blackmail, money laundering and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.
5. London BTC Company CEO on Bitcoin strategy and fresh funding
CEO Hewie Rattray joined Proactive to talk about the company’s £1.5 million capital raise and how it plans to deploy these funds to build its Bitcoin holdings.
More small caps
Chesnara boss says £260m HSBC Life deal will boost dividends & cashflow
Manx Financial CEO talks record 2024, Irish expansion and growth plans
Creo Medical kicks off landmark lung tumour study with MicroBlate Flex device
Powerhouse Energy reveals 'significant uptick' in interest in its green energy technology
Georgina Energy boosts Mt Winter resource estimate by nearly 38%
Pantheon Resources mobilises rig for key Alaskan appraisal well