Hammerson also posts sizeable gains as FTSE indices recover some of yesterday’s losses
Only four companies in FTSE 100 post a rise in share price
While Landsec is among the sharpest fallers in the FTSE 100
Housebuilder hails ‘very strong’ order book amid ‘robust’ sales market
Rival private equity firms look set to make moves for supermarket group
Private equity group CC Capital said it did not plan to make an offer for the business
West End landlords also suffer on flat day for FTSE indices
BL and Landsec boosted by recovery hopes for retail property
News of private equity bid lifts other supermarket groups
Plus, Supermarket Income REIT bucks downward trend
Hammerson, Landsec and British Land suffer falls after HM Treasury announcement
Company soars by 34% following news of a £188m takeover agreement with PineBridge Benson Elliot