Takeover news boosts stocks despite more economic woe
William Hill gets takeover approach from Rank Group and 888
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ITV PLC is a United Kingdom-based advertising funded broadcaster. The Company also operates as an advertising funded media owner in the United Kingdom across all media, including television, radio, press, cinema, outdoor and the Internet. As a producer, ITV makes hours of network television. Its digital channels include ITV2, ITV3, ITV4 and Citv. ITV also makes programmes for the BBC, Channel 4, five, Sky and other broadcasters. ITV produces programmes watched on screens from San Francisco to Sydney. In addition, it produces a range of products related to ITV programmes, such as digital video disks (DVDs) and computer games. Its online properties include itv.com and itvlocal.com.
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William Hill gets takeover approach from Rank Group and 888
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The FTSE 100 Index picked up 22.9 points to 6753.39
The first of the big companies reports on Tuesday when BP PLC (LON:BP.) issues a trading statement
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A new survey from Credit Suisse makes for grim reading for any business leader
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Burberry’s surprise boardroom change yesterday gets plaudits from UBS
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Brokers were mixed in their outlook for media companies, with Liberum taking a particularly bullish view on the sector
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Henderson Group and Tullow Oil were both downgraded by brokers on Thursday
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Broadcaster ITV was downgraded, as was airline group IAG
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Liberum offers its stock tips should the UK decide to leave the EU or should it decide to stay
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Brokers and spreadbetting firms have taken precautions - extra staff, extended hours, and higher margin requirements - but will it be enough to cope with Friday's potential for stock market pandemonium?
The new four-year deal with the German Professional Football Association is almost double what the firm paid last time around, splitting opinion amongst brokers
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A look at some broker tips on Friday morning, including ITV and Acacia Mining
The Footsie's Friday finale was enough to drag the index into positive territory for the week, with a 13 point, or 0.2%, rise.
UK blue chips and small caps were trailing lower on Friday lunchtime, due to Brexit worries
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The free-to-air broadcaster said it had a good start to 2016
Thursday sees Cairn Energy and ITV reporting among others
News flow for the drugs developer has been nothing but positive this year
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Also featured: ITV, Clinigen, Breedon Aggregates
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UK shares went higher on Thursday, but small caps were making slightly better ground than Footsie.