Lombard – WH Smith (SMWH) investors test the logic of its high-street paradox. Results sparked jitters but there is more life in the retailer than Schrödinger’s cat
Gas producer Diversified Gas & Oil (DGOC) boosts output with $183m US deal. Core Appalachia acquisition lifts Aim-listed group’s production to 70,000 boe/d
HSBC Holdings (HSBA) hires ex-JPMorgan veteran for investment bank. Greg Guyett’s appointment follows criticism HSBC’s investment bank is underperforming
WH Smith (SMWH) to shut stores in draw back from high street. Retailer to cut costs as focus shifts to travel outlets
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA (CDI) (IAG) – UK watchdog investigates impact of BA routes deal. CMA probes transatlantic agreement also featuring American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair
Newspaper group Johnston Press (JPR) puts itself up for sale. Owner of i and Scotsman has struggled to put its finances in order
