The FTSE 100 briefly hit its highest mark since September today, and remains close to those levels, as it build slightly on Friday’s huge gains.
The £700 million takeover pursuit of Currys is in focus today after the electricals chain turned down an approach by US activist investor Elliott.
Traders are also looking ahead to a busy week of corporate results, with Barclays, Rolls-Royce and US-listed Nvidia among those reporting.
Moneysupermarket today revealed record annual revenues of £432 million, despite no material contribution from the energy switching market.