1. Barclays sheds 4% on higher cost guidance
In its first half results today, Barclays said it expects to incur total operating expenses of £16.7bn in 2022, up from its previous guidance of £15bn.
2. Crypto markets respond to Fed rate hike
Investors should be wary of looking too much into what is likely a brief bear rally, according to GlobalBlock analyst Ben Small.
3. FTSE closes down - slightly
FTSE 100 closed down nearly three points, or 0.04%, at 7,345.
4. Shell’s income soars on rising oil and gas prices
Income attributable to shareholders reached just over US$18bn for the second quarter, up from US$7.1bn in the prior three-month period.
5. Centrica drops 1.8 despite plan to reinstate the dividend
Centrica said its outlook for the full year "remains positive".