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Takeover talk adds charge to International Power

A mystery French utility group was linked with the power plant operator where Suez is often put in the frame

KCom’s restructuring pays off

The Hull-based telecoms company is on the mend with pre-tax profit up more than 70 per cent to £16.2 million

Camelot sales rise ... SSL profits surge ... Nomura fined ...

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In the know: Rio Tinto; Topps Tiles; Britvic; Gladstone

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EU adopts controversial Telecoms Package

Controversial Telecoms Package means internet users can be disconnected for illegal file-sharing if guilt is proved

Heinz sells UK frozen desserts business

The American producer of baked beans takes a loss on sale of private-label supplier as it focuses on branded foods

Emergency loan averts Japan Airlines failure

A state-backed bank has thrown a lifeline to Asia's biggest carrier, even though many Japanese see it as a lost cause

Reliance Industries bids for LyondellBasell

Indian group controlled by Mukesh Ambani has offered as much as £12 billion to buy Dutch-American chemicals maker

Banks, oil groups and miners lead stock surge

The FTSE 100 leapt 2 per cent, helped by higher commodity prices and renewed optimism about the American housing market

Takeover lifts Kiwara shares

The AIM-listed miner's stock soared by more than 30 per cent after it agreed to a $260 million takeover by First Quantum

Tempus: Mitie's orderly house bodes well

The FTSE 250 outsourcing specialist has lowered revenue forecasts, but investors believe that it can take slowdown in its stride

In the know: Nighthawk Energy; MBL Group; Severn Trent; Armour Group

Gilts — Rumour of the day — Deal of the day — Bet of the day — Tiddler to watch

Relax goes under ... Endemol expands ... KCom campaigns

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US stocks jump on home sales data

A 10% rise in US house sales cheered investors while in the UK Cadbury shares peaked following takeover battle speculation

Cadbury hits high on bid battle

The emergence of potential challengers to Kraft's bid send shares in the Dairy Milk and Creme Egg maker surging

Rising metals end FTSE losing streak

A surge in commodity prices send mining stocks surging today, triggering a rally on London's blue chip index

Compass profits rise ... MG Rover payout ... RBS dispute ...

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Good schools add £20,000 to house prices

Schools where every 11-year-old gets a level 4 in their Sats exams lift local house prices by 11 per cent, survey finds

NBC sale ... Nokia jobs cut ... Google settlement

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