Lombard – Next (NXT) is first among retailers in facing up to Brexit. The clothes group’s detailed analysis of potential costs leaves rivals trailing — again
Unilever (ULVR) appeals to small shareholders ahead of vote. Chairman Marijn Dekkers defends company’s proposal to move HQ to Netherlands
Lex – Imperial Brands (IMB)/Juul: ifs, not butts. Disruption does not favour incumbents but regulation often does
Next (NXT) lifts profit forecast as online sales ramp up. Pro-Brexit chief says no deal with add 0.5% ‘at most’ to prices
AstraZeneca (AZN) Imfinzi scores lung cancer success. Increased survival rates and hopes of potential cure offer boost for drugmaker
Lex – Comcast/Sky (SKY)/Disney: hair apparent. The cable group is livin’ on a prayer
Hotel Chocolat Group (HOTC) bucks high street trend as rising sales drive expansion
Card Factory (CARD) shares slide on ‘challenging’ business conditions
SSE (SSE) ramps up in renewables with £118m Seagreen deal. Purchase of remaining 50% stake increases UK energy group’s exposure to offshore wind
CMC Markets (CMCX) warns on profits after online trading crackdown. Shares in platform fall after tough new European rules hit revenues
British American Tobacco (BATS) appoints insider Bowles as chief. Durante’s replacement faces challenge to win over investors and revive shares
