1. Ithaca Energy edges closer to London return
A float is expected to raise fresh capital bringing in new investors and it is also expected to see owner Delek sell some of its existing shares.
2. Stocks that will benefit from Jeremy Hunt’s u-turn
New Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's mini-mini-Budget announcement has created a short-term buying opportunity for a handful of London-listed stocks
3. Management buyout rumours intensify at THG as shares jump
Moulding’s FIC Shareco family vehicle splashed out £5mln to grab the other 12.82mln of Softbank-owned shares
4. FTSE 100 closes 30 points higher after calmer trading day
The FTSE 100 breathed lightly, calmly up around 21 points or 0.3% at 6,940, as the City of London welcomed a trading day without any discernible new political turmoil.
5. finnCap's takeover is a sign of broker times
While discussions are at an early stage, finnCap has confirmed speculation that the firm has “received indicative non-binding proposals from Panmure Gordon