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Business are under pressure to go beyond the pursuit of pure shareholder value. The FT examines the difficult trade-offs they must make to survive into an uncertain future.
World’s biggest independent oil trader made $1bn in profit in first half of year
Retailer reiterates full-year profit forecast despite difficult start to autumn
Over-50s specialist says Brexit uncertainty is hitting demand in a ‘challenging’ travel market
Logistics group blamed macroeconomic woes for profit warning, but may only have itself to blame
Shipping group is a bellwether of consumer and business activity but has issues of its own
DIY merchant sees ‘mixed’ outlook by geography with ‘continued uncertainty’ in UK
Turning round insurance market’s financial performance will take 2 to 3 years, says John Neal
Shares drop 9% after-hours as first-quarter earnings fall short of Wall St forecasts
Miner loses lustre as industry faces toughest market conditions since financial crisis
Group says preparations for new contracts placed ‘substantial demands on working capital’
German-owned group sees ‘significant growth opportunity’ in UK capital
Challenge to ecommerce giant is laudable but will prove expensive
Retailer accounts for half of sales at Philip Green’s Arcadia group
Online booking group’s June IPO was second-largest in London this year
Retailer says effects would be ‘significant’ over its peak trading period
Grocer’s earnings climb even as key measure of sales growth cools
Summer sensation helps Spanish fashion group to 5% rise in like-for-like sales
Comments come as weaker retailers use insolvency laws to secure lower rents
Company to invest $20m to launch breakfast menu across the US
Associated British Foods says all preparations and contingencies for Brexit are complete
Building materials group made €1.5bn in the first half of the year
Fund manager says ‘aggressive’ US trade stance may spark bouts of volatility
