1. Aviva hits profit target, ups dividend guidance
Aviva reported better-than-expected operating profits of £1.47 billion, nixing lingering rumours of international takeover interest.
2. Nationwide stuns with £2.9 billion Virgin Money takeover
Nationwide Building Society's bid for Virgin Money was accepted by its rival as throws off its cosy image to become a corporate raider.
3. Budget slammed by some, welcomed by others
Hospitality bosses and think tank analysts criticised Hunt's Spring Budget, while big tobacco has likely been left smiling.
4. FTSE 100 rises
London's blue-chip index closed...
5. Darktrace rallies as AI phishing attacks surge
Darktrace PLC (LSE:DARK) upped its guidance for the year as it said it had seen a wave of AI-generated phishing attacks in the past months.