News UK drops out of BT Sport talks
A number of TV companies and streaming platforms have in recent weeks been linked to a potential deal for BT Sport.
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BT shares top £2 for first time in eighteen months
CEO Jansen has been a heavy buyer of BT shares himself
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Can BT Group cope with a backseat driver in the boardroom?
Shareholder activism is on the rise across the City and BT Group’s new 12% shareholder is not expected to sit quietly in the background.
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Drahi has “ambitious return expectations for all of his investments"
FTSE 100 giants warned over paying dividends with pensions shortfalls
Dividends might have to go on hold says the Pensions Regulator
BT will not face takeover bid from new 12% shareholder Altice
Altice said it “holds the Board and Management team of BT in high regard and is supportive of their strategy"
BT shares becoming overcooked, says Deutsche Bank
In a note, the bank said downgraded the stock to ‘sell’ from ‘hold’, saying a number of events following the telecom's giant's recovery from its dividend cut had left the shares well above their 140p target price
BT facing more broadband competiton from billionaire-backed startup Upp
The eastern England broadband network has received £1bn of investment from Mikhail Fridman's LetterOne vehicle
BT Group downgraded as outlook looking more challenging, says Berenberg
BT looks cheap on earnings metrics, but expensive on cash flow
BT faces new challenger as CMA approves merger of Virgin Media and O2
The UK regulator said following a review it had concluded that the £31.4bn combination of the broadband firm and mobile network is “unlikely to lead to any substantial lessening of competition”
BT boss Philip Jansen forks out £2mln to increase his stake
This is not a share award; Jansen has actually paid cash for these shares
Premier League TV deal may keep the wolves from the door but Sky and BT Group Plc’s bundle model is facing existential threat
As Sky and BT roll over their Premier League deals the online streamers are lurking with intent.
BT gets nod of approval for faster fibre roll-out from three City heavyweights
The new capex is being spent on what should be an attractive project
BT puts itself on a high fibre diet
Has BT turned a corner? A more sensible dividend policy, a willingness to seek partners in its Openreach business and progress on the pension deficit are all causes for optimism.
BT Group extends exclusive Premier League rights as deal looms for sports broadcast unit
An announcement from the Premier League coincided with BT Group's results for 2020
BT 'pivoting to consistent and predictable growth after profits are hit by the pandemic
Revenues and profits were down but BT said it put in a "strong operational performance" during the COVID-19 pandemic
BT to pick up the pace of fast broadband connections after latest pension deficit agreement
The new pension deficit reduction plan keeps the group on course to wipe out the shortfall by 2030 and appears to have freed up cash to step up the fibre to the premises rollout
BT Group, Burberry, and Greggs are key names in Thursday’s diary
It is set to be an active day of company reporting with BT, Burberry and Greggs among the highlights.
BT Group shares have 'little reason to outperform' further, says Deutsche Bank
The analysts see “limited evidence of interest” for a BT Sport sale
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