Lombard -Supermarket spacemen keep feet on the ground. CMA probe brings ‘Project Solar’ — merging Sainsbury (J) (SBRY) and Asda — back to earth
Premier Oil (PMO) keen on North Sea acquisitions. Chief expects uptick in deal activity in the sector after prolonged downturn
CMA launches Asda-Sainsbury (J) (SBRY) merger probe. Combined company would control almost a third of the UK grocery market
Bets off in Asia as Playtech (PTEC) profits drop. Malaysian gambling crackdown cuts access to one of group’s largest markets
Stobart Group Ltd. (STOB) names female director after criticism of board diversity. Southend airport owner was one of a handful of large UK companies with no women on their boards
Phoenix Group Holdings (DI) (PHNX) expects to beat cash generation target. Insurer generates £349m in first half as it prepares to close deal for Standard Life
