Welcome to today’s Five at Five – the EOB snapshot of the five most impactful market stories shaping investor sentiment.
1. Marks & Spencer lifts dividend as cyber attack recovery progresses
The retailers' shares started in red, turned green and ended flat as top-line results were better than feared, but the outlook was cautious. Read more…
2. Wetherspoons cautious ahead of Budget as uncertainty weighs
Pub company struck a more guarded tone on the outlook, citing concerns over potential fiscal tightening in next week’s Budget. Read more…
3. FTSE and global markets rebound as sell-off proves short-lived
Equities clawed back losses after yesterday’s wobble, with London blue-chips and Wall Street both recovering as risk appetite returned. Read more…
4. UK REITs find firmer footing as valuations stabilise
Panmure Gordon argued that steady yields and stabilising asset values are helping support listed property trusts, hinting at a sector turning point. Read more…
5. Bluefield Solar considers sale following strategic review
Bluefield Partners’ James Armstrong discusses launching a formal sale process amid shareholder pushback against a shift to an IPP model. Watch here …