Lombard – IPOs of lossmaking groups require belief in motives. ‘Non-believers’ can’t be blamed for debuts of Aston Martin Holdings (AML) and Funding Circle (FCH)
Brookfield and Peel Group eye taking Intu Properties (INTU) private. Consortium considers making potential offer for shopping centre owner
Lex – Ted Baker (TED): top model. Fashion retailer can easily adjust its footprint if needed
DFS Furniture (DFS) pre-tax profits cut in half after ‘exceptional downturn’. Order growth increasing but furniture maker’s chief expects market to remain subdued into 2019
Ted Baker (TED) online shift fuels sales surge. Profits at UK fashion retailer hit as high-street woes persist
