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Wobbling investors told to hold their nerve amid slide

05.10.09
Stock market investors whose confidence shows signs of wobbling following a strong performance by shares during the third quarter, were offered some reassurance... more

The next big deal?

10.09.09
The Deal is back. Kraft’s unsolicited £10 billion bid for Cadbury. The merger of T-Mobile and Orange to form Britain’s largest mobile phone operator. Investment bankers are slavering after 18 months of what former senior Tory Alan Duncan might term “living on rations” ... more

Slim pickings for 888 as its punters decide to cut back

27.08.09
Lady Luck has been a cruel mistress to gaming group 888 recently... more

Worry over oil price may fuel a string of knockdown deals

21.07.09
Oil industry fears that the current high price is unsustainable could, along with signs of stress in some investors, spark a run of bargain basement acquisitions ... more

Heritage Oil on a rocky ride in fundraising to buy Genel

15.06.09
Shares of Heritage Oil hit a low for the day of 510p before rebounding with a rise of 26½p to 532p after announcing plans to raise up to £137 million to help finance the proposed acquisition of Genel Energy International... more

Broker says it's time for a sale of the supermarkets

01.04.09
The UK's well-run supermarket chains have also often been admired for their defensive qualities in times of trouble. But perhaps not for much longer.... more

Will capital drought mean dearer water?

26.03.09
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Credit Suisse upgrade for Barclays raises eyebrows

26.03.09
Could it be an early April Fool's joke? Is Credit Suisse on a wind-up, or does it know something the rest of the City doesn't? The broker set tongues wagging today by jacking up its target for Barclays from 110p to 170p. Oh, and just so you know, Credit Suisse is the house broker to...Barclays.... more

Premier’s North Sea lift with Oilexco buy

25.03.09
Bust North Sea operator Oilexco has been snapped up by Premier Oil in a £345 million deal... more

Cairn slides as it seeks to put new funds in pipeline

11.03.09
Cairn Energy is looking to raise an extra £120 million to help build pipelines to transport the vast oil reserves it has in India's Rajasthan region... more

Market report: Property falls eject top builder from the Footsie

09.12.08
Taylor Wimpey's fall from grace among stock-market investors will be completed by the close of business tonight when its shares drop out of the Footsie 250 index ... more

Market report: Upbeat Credit Suisse has faith in equities for 2009

09.12.08
Credit Suisse brought investors some seasonal cheer today by taking an upbeat view of prospects for 2009... more

Oil prices on the slide as fears grow of global slump

13.11.08
Energy: Oil prices fall to just above $50 a barrel, marking a loss of two-thirds in value from their peak in July... more

It’s a bit late for broker to stop coverage of B&B

30.09.08
Shares of failed buy-to-let lender Bradford & Bingley were suspended at 20p before the start of trading on the stock market, to allow for the transfer of ownership into public hands... more

Strong show by £39m Premier

28.08.08
Premier Oil’s net profits soared almost 250% to £38.9 million in the first half and it says all four of its major developments have made strong progress... more

Market report: Michael Page surges as it gives Adecco a hint

20.08.08
City headhunter Michael Page was itself in demand as speculators bet on a return of its suitor Adecco ¼ ½ ¾... more

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