FTSE 100 opened lower, shading 17 points to 7,498.
The latest minutes from the US Federal Reserve carried through with London’s blue-chip index opening in the red.
Pantheon Resources said its Alkaid-2 well in Alaska reached target depth. Alkaid-2 is Pantheon’s first horizontal well on the Alaska North Slope.
A fresh set of rail strikes lasting three days started today. Travellers face more disruption as disputes regarding pay and working conditions rumble on.
Manchester United’s owners are willing to sell a stake in the club, with billionaire businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe ready to strike. News of a potential sale sent shares up 6%.
AO World swung into the red after a turbulent 12 months. The electrical retailer cautioned it faces increasing macroeconomic headwinds and more volatility.
Among the small caps, Chill Brands inked a brokerage agreement with Bellator Group. The deal will support and expand the US distribution of its CBD product lines.
Kavango demonstrated the discovery potential of its Kalahari Suture Zone project in Botswana. This was following a comprehensive review of all available exploration data.