FT 22/11/19 | Vox Markets

FT 22/11/19

Met police probe Burford Capital (BUR) sex tape row. People who appeared in video attended interviews in London this week

Wetherspoon (J.D.) (JDW) Tim Martin wins backing from investors. Executive chairman re-elected despite hitting out over corporate governance

Lombard – Centrica (CNA) accounts read better than newspapers’. British Gas owner is gaining more customers than it is losing, and they’re worth more

Lex – Royal Mail (RMG): dead letter. Only when Royal Mail turns round its UK business will it get a more cheering message across

Majestic Wine (WINE) chief to retire after Majestic sale. Founder shocks investors as he calls time just months after group splits

CMC Markets (CMCX) shrugs off regulatory crackdown with profits boost. Spreadbetting group’s pre-tax figures even outstrip levels hit before European leverage limit curbs came in

Royal Mail (RMG) warning on UK business triggers share slide. Postal services group says unit could slump to loss next year with revamp ‘behind schedule’

William Hill (WMH) sales hurt by crackdown in UK on betting limits. Bookmaker says revenue from gaming machines hit as gamblers focus more on sports

Countryside Properties (CSP) boss to step down after six years at the helm. Housebuilder to replace Ian Sutcliffe with Iain McPherson next year

Centrica (CNA) reassures investors on customer defections. British Gas owner says growth in other parts of business is offsetting decline

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BUR
Burford Capital
CMCX
CMC Markets
CNA
Centrica
CSP
Countryside Properties
JDW
Wetherspoon (J.D.)
RMG
Royal Mail
WINE
Majestic Wine
WMH
William Hill