Welcome to Monday's Five at Five – the end-of-play snapshot of the five most impactful or interesting market stories shaping sentiment or grabbing eyeballs on the day.
1. Centrica and Rolls climb as UK and US agree nuclear regulatory pact and swathe of deals
British Gas owner gained after Washington and London announced a pact to cooperate on licensing and building advanced modular nuclear projects.
Read about the pact here… and more about Rolls here...
2. Sainsbury’s walks away from Argos sale talks with JD.com
The grocer confirmed talks over the weekend but then said discussions had ended, which did not stop the shares from gaining.
3. FTSE 100 dips as nuclear-powered gains offset by pharma fizzle
London blue-chips were held back as AstraZeneca led the fallers.
4. LSE launches first full blockchain trading system
The London Stock Exchange rolled out its new system to settle trades using blockchain ledger tech, aiming to reduce settlement risks.
5. Genflow Biosciences signs agreements for dog longevity with animal health groups
CEO Dr Eric Leire joined Proactive to talk through new collaborations aimed at extending canine lifespan in companion animal markets.