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International Power's shares suspended
News Shares of energy giant International Power (IPR) were suspended from trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Thursday morning as its takeover by parent company GDF SUEZ faced delays.
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A safer alternative to spread betting
Features Spread bets are a fast, effective and cheap way to trade. But they can be scary for new investors. One alternative to spread betting automatically builds in some downside protection – the covered warrant. Here's a guide to all the basics plus some of the key factors that influence the price.
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Profile: Michael Spencer of Icap
Features Michael Spencer once described himself as “the sad person you see reading the FT on the beach”. But when the City’s richest man scans through his press cuttings this week, he shouldn’t be too disappointed with the coverage.
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What is the London Stock Exchange?
Tutorials What exactly is the London Stock Exchange for? And what does the future hold as bidders line up to acquire the company?
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