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FIVE at FIVE: BP and Shell bid targets?; Lloyds liked by Goldman; Wetherspoon’s boss on tax (again) ; FTSE 100 sees red; Amazon strike

Here’s Proactive’s round-up of the top financial stories of the day, with helpful links taking you directly to the news

1. BP and Shell takeover targets reckons broker

Could it be possible, maybe, if US bank Citi is right

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2. Lloyds, Natwest and Barclays all liked by Goldman Sachs

The US bank gave a bullish assessment of UK banks, pushing share prices up.

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3. Wetherspoon's boss calls for a change in tax, but what's the fuss all about?

Tim Martin is back once again, this time issuing a rallying cry to his peers to challenge the VAT tax discrepancy between supermarkets and the hospitality sector.

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4. FTSE 100 tries but fails to break even as Wall Street sees red

The FTSE 100 tried to regain ground by the close but came up just short at 7,745 points, a 0.2% loss on the day.

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5. Amazon UK warehouse workers strike for first time

An estimated 300 workers from its fulfilment centre in Coventry walked out at 4am until to 8am and will strike again between 4pm and 8pm.

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