The FTSE 100 fell in early trading. High street stalwart Marks and Spencer sounded the alarm as it said market conditions would become "more challenging" in the next financial year, thanks to the cost-of-living squeeze and rising business expenses.
SkyBet owner Flutter entertainment raised full-year revenue guidance for its fast-growing US operation, with no slowdown in business expected.
Watches of Switzerland has reported a slowdown in sales growth in the second quarter as it raised its full-year guidance to reflect currency movements. Full-year revenue is now expected to be between £1.5bn and £1.55bn.
Ondo InsurTech won a contract renewal with insurance group Hiscox to continue supplying its Leakbot system to customers around the UK.
Great Western Mining announced an independent initial resource estimate for the Olympic Gold tailings project in Nevada. It reported a JORC-compliant inferred mineral resource of about 31,000tn.
And Coro Energy resumed production at the Bezzecca gas field in Italy. The well is giving good indications for production performance that are in line with previously announced expectations.