1. BT to learn verdict of workers’ strike vote
The Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents more than 40,000 staff will announce the result of the ballot of its members just after 4pm on Thursday.
2. Diageo a ‘sell’ amid falling consumer spending – Deutsche Bank
The share price target was cut to 3230p from 4050p, implying a 13% downside, and the recommendation moved from the previous 'hold'.
3. Shell set for September spud for North Sea exploration well
Pensacola will be drilled by the Maersk Resilient, a high-efficiency jack-up rig, which has been under contract to Shell since the start of June
4. Hydrogen explainer
Hydrogen has been singled out by not just the British government but most countries around the world as one of the key elements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
5. FTSE 100 stagnant
The UK blue-chip index ended down 11.09 points, or 0.2% at 7,312.32, below the session peak of 7,345.45 but above the session low of 7,263.54.