1. HSBC unveils buyback alongside CEO's surprise departure
Chief executive Noel Quinn delivered some surprises, including announcing his retirement and a new $3 billion share buyback.
2.Whitbread cuts 1,500 jobs in overhaul of restaurant business
The Premier Inn owner said it would be cutting jobs and shutting its lower-earning sites.
3. FTSE 100 closes in the red
The blue-chip index finished the day lower after setting a new record intraday high earlier, with Wall Street wobbles weighing on sentiment.
4. Rolls-Royce faces month of strikes at submarine site
GMB union members are set to undergo a month-long strike in a dispute over pay.
5. Adidas raises outlook as Yeezy sneakers remain in demand
Adidas expects to sell €350 million worth of Yeezy stock, nearly two years after it cut ties with Kanye West and his brand.