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Bargain UK stockmarkets set for a boom in mergers and acquisitions
News Bargain-hunters sense opportunity in UK stockmarkets: there have been 14 takeover deals in the past month alone.
By Alex Rankine Published
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Debenhams closes its doors
News Debenhams is to close all of its 124 stores after JD Sports ended discussions over a rescue deal.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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AA reaches the end of the public road in private equity takeover
News The AA says it is inclined to recommend a £218m takeover proposal from from a private equity firm.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Will JD Sports rescue Debenhams?
News JD Sports has emerged as a “serious contender” to rescue Debenhams, a move that would escalate its rivalry with Mike Ashley, owner of Sports Direct and House of Fraser.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Why we need to light a bonfire of red tape in the City
Opinion We need to encourage more firms to list on the stockmarket. That should be easily achieved, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Ride the global market rebound with bargain British stocks
Advice The Bank of England has expanded its quantitative easing (QE) programme. That bodes well for British stocks – which have not been this cheap compared to their global counterparts since 1973.
By Alex Rankine Published
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RSA takeover news gets shareholders excited
News Shares in insurance group RSA surged by nearly 50% last week after news of a possible takeover.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Sainsbury’s job cuts make business sense, but leave a sour taste
News The job cuts have left a sour taste as they have come with a dividend payout and follow a business-rates holiday. Matthew Partridge reports.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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The MoneyWeek Podcast: Alex Wright on why UK markets are full of opportunities
Podcasts There are huge opportunities right now in UK stocks, says Fidelity's Alex Wright. Here, he talks to Merryn about value vs growth, the prospect of a vaccine-driven, V-shaped recovery, what will bring foreign investors back to UK markets, and what he's buying now.
By moneyweek Published
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