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Why a bidder is unlikely to put Debenhams’ shareholders out of their misery

“Eight months after launching his Debenhams Redesigned strategy, Sergio Bucher, the company’s boss, must be wondering what he has let himself in for by...

Thu, 04/01/2018 - 10:57

Survey shows how sterling’s strength poses a challenge for UK manufacturers

“A slight decline in UK manufacturing activity according to the latest monthly survey shows how even the modest gains made by the pound in late...

Wed, 03/01/2018 - 11:09

Strong online sales overcome festive fears at Next

“In a marked contrast to the start of 2017, when a profit warning hammered the shares, Next sits proudly at the top of the...

Wed, 03/01/2018 - 10:38

FTSE 100 to break new ground in 2018 and threaten the 8,000 mark

“The FTSE 100 could launch a concerted attack on the 8,000 mark for the first time in 2018,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould....

Mon, 18/12/2017 - 11:02

Shaftesbury and Hammerson swoops show faith in British commercial property sector

“Shaftesbury’s fund raising so it can acquire one building in Soho and finance the long-term leasehold of another, coupled with Hammerson’s all-share offer...

Wed, 06/12/2017 - 15:32

No-one wins as both CEO and chairman elect to leave the London Stock Exchange Group

“Whether Bank of England Governor Mark Carney’s comments on Tuesday about the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) succession plans had any impact or not,...

Wed, 29/11/2017 - 09:51

Centrica joins the FTSE 100’s “Down More Than 10% In A Day club” – which is rapidly becoming less exclusive

“A profit warning amid falling customer numbers and price pressure means that shares in Centrica are showing a double-digit fall in early trade, amid worries...

Thu, 23/11/2017 - 10:41

SSP provides investors with the full picnic

“Better-than-expected full-year profits, a 50% increase in its dividend to 8.1p and a £100 million special dividend (worth around another 21p per share) mean that...

Wed, 22/11/2017 - 11:25

Will interest rates rise faster than we think?

The weak pound and price of oil could force Mark Carney’s hand

“Bank of England Governor Mark Carney and his colleagues on the Monetary Policy...

Tue, 14/11/2017 - 11:12

Five things that M&S needs to do better (even if Steve Rowe is starting to get it right)

“Stock markets can be terribly impatient things and the indifferent response given to Marks & Spencer’s interim results is a good example of this....

Wed, 08/11/2017 - 12:00

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