Market report: Debenhams destiny in focus, oil hits 2019 high
The FTSE 100 endures a subdued start, down 0.3% to 7,424,93, taking its cue from a lukewarm showing on the Asian market overnight.
Oil prices hit their highest level so far in 2019 as Libyan output is affected by the long-running civil war in the country.
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct (SPD) says it has offered to underwrite a £150m equity raising by struggling department store Debenhams ...