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FIVE at FIVE: Inflation sticks; SpaceX delayed again; FTSE 100 quiet; Glencore pressures Teck; Lidl trounces Tesco

Here’s Proactive’s round-up of the top financial stories of the day, with helpful links taking you directly to the news

1. ‘Greedflation’ calls erupt as inflation sticks above 10%

Food retailers in the UK have faced repeated accusations of profiteering with claims inflation has been used as a guise to hike prices faster and further.

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2. SpaceX could delay Starship launch further

SpaceX may have to further delay the launch of its largest and most powerful rocket, Starship, founder Elon Musk has admitted.

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3. FTSE 100 closes 11 points lower

The FTSE 100 stayed fairly quiet by the close, finishing around 0.1% lower at 7,899 points

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4. Glencore pressures Teck with hostile bid and improved offer threat

Switzerland-based Glencore’s approach involves splitting both companies' coal interests from their metals businesses and into a new venture.

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5. Lidl trounces Tesco in yellow circle trademark case

Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) has been told to stop using a yellow circle in its promotions after being sued by the German discounter in 2020.

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