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888 gets nod to buy wink bingo Dec 22 2009

ONLINE gaming firm 888 today announced plans to buy internet rival Wink Bingo for up to around £60 million as it looks to step up its UK presence in the sector.Read

Ticketmaster merger gets the nod Dec 22 2009

The mega-merger of ticketing giant Ticketmaster with the world’s largest concert promoter, Live Nation, was given the all-clear by UK regulators today.Read

Takeover seals golden payday Dec 21 2009

THE founder of travel firm Gold Medal was set for a £47.5m payday today after Thomas Cook completed its buy-out of the firm.Read

Vodafone announces iPhone launch Dec 21 2009

MOBILE phone giant Vodafone will muscle into the iPhone market on January 14 with its UK launch of the popular handset, the company said today.Read

Ashley faces rule-breaking allegations Dec 21 2009

NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley's retail empire has been reported to the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for allegedly breaking City rules.Read

National Express rail arm continues to struggle Dec 21 2009

STRUGGLING transport firm National Express today said rail revenues were still under pressure despite signs of recovery elsewhere in the business.Read

Monday morning market opening Dec 21 2009

THE London market started the shortened trading week on the front foot today as banks showed signs of shaking off fears over new capital requirements.Read

LSE to acquire Turquoise Dec 21 2009

The London Stock Exchange today announced a deal to acquire its loss-making rival Turquoise.Read

National Express says rail remains under pressure Dec 21 2009

Struggling transport firm National Express today said rail revenues were still under pressure despite signs of recovery elsewhere in the business.Read

Friday afternoon market update Dec 18 2009

THE sector accounted for three of the FTSE 100 Index’s top four fallers after the Basel Committee on financial supervision signalled that extra capital should be put aside to prevent another crisis.Read

Friday lunchtime market update Dec 18 2009

LLOYDS Banking Group was back under pressure today amid fears over the impact of proposed new demands on the financial sector.Read

Thursday evening market close Dec 17 2009

THE FTSE 100 Index slid almost 2% into the red today as the spectre of US interest rate hikes overshadowed trading.Read

Travis Perkins cautious despite improved trends Dec 17 2009

TRAVIS Perkins offered a glimmer of encouragement on trading today after seeing a steady revival in activity at home improvement arm Wickes.Read

Thursday lunchtime market update Dec 17 2009

THE FTSE 100 Index fell almost 1% today after a stronger US dollar caused commodity and oil stocks to retreat.Read

JJB remains cautious amid stock issues Dec 17 2009

EMBATTLED retail chain JJB Sports today said it was braced for a tough Christmas and New Year as it continues to face stock supply problems.Read

Arriva reports rail revival Dec 17 2009

THE operator of the CrossCountry rail franchise today said there had been a "substantial improvement" in passenger revenues in recent weeks.Read

Laura Ashley posts "robust" trading update Dec 16 2009

HOME furnishings chain Laura Ashley today said sales were up by 8.8% after it opened new stores and benefited from ``targeted" promotional activity.Read

National Express gets shareholder support Dec 15 2009

EMBATTLED transport group National Express signalled an improvement in relations with its biggest shareholder today after it revealed 90.5% of new shares were taken up in a £360m fundraising.Read

Tuesday morning market update Dec 15 2009

BRITISH Airways shares were down by more than 2% today as investors digested the financial impact of the planned strike action by cabin crew.Read

Investors welcome Dubai handout Dec 14 2009

DUBAI’S £6bn handout from oil-rich neighbour Abu Dhabi was welcomed by London investors today as financial stocks and blue-chip banks moved higher.Read

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