Mike Ashley share sale hurts Sports Direct



What’s good for Mike Ashley isn’t necessarily good for his company. This week the tycoon who founded the budget retailer Sports Direct sold a 4% share in the company, but while he bagged £100m for 4% of his share, the markets turned against the company, with shares subsequently losing 7% of their value.


Ashley still owns a 64% stake in the retailer, as well as his beloved Newcastle United