– FTSE 100 reached a new record high at 8365
– BAE Systems and ITV shares had positive movements, Airtel Africa and 3i saw declines
– John Wood Group had a 6% revenue decline
– Watches of Switzerland acquired Roberto Coin’s US retail business for $130 million
– Blackstone emerged as the winner in the Hipgnosis Songs Fund bidding war
– ITV’s ad revenue increased by 3% in the first quarter
– Balfour Beatty remains confident in its full-year profit forecasts
– FTSE 100 index expected to open slightly higher as traders wait for Bank of England rates decision
– Yesterday’s market highlights included speculation around Bank of England interest rates and company performances like Boohoo, Wetherspoon, and Direct Line.