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Vodafone, CK Hutchison set to unveil UK mobile tie-up soon - sources

May 4 (Reuters) - Vodafone and CK Hutchison are close to agreeing a merger of their UK telecoms businesses, two sources said, in an expected 15 billion pounds ($19 billion) deal that would create the country's biggest mobile operator.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies raises Direct Line; BoA cuts boohoo

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and Wednesday afternoon:

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: UBS raises Antofagasta, Fresnillo to 'neutral'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and Monday afternoon:

Berenberg stays at 'hold' on BT Group heading into full-year results

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg reiterated their 'hold' recommendation and 160.0p target price on shares of BT Group heading into the company's full-year results on 18 May.

Is that all priced in by now?

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TSMC: Overcrowded?

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European banks brace for earnings season

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JP Morgan spies signs of rotation away from cyclicals

(Sharecast News) - Equity strategists at J.P.Morgan reiterated their call for a rotation in investors' investment style away from so-called Value stocks and towards Growth and Defensive.

Hutchison briefed UK government as Vodafone deal set for regulatory scrutiny

Hutchison had positive meeting - source

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises CRH, Tesco price targets

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday afternoon:

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks tentatively higher ahead of US inflation

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were largely higher at midday on Wednesday, amid cautious trade ahead of the release of eagerly-awaited inflation data from the world's largest economy.

Britain sets 5G goal, says no 'magic number' of operators

LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - Britain set an ambition to deliver next-generation 5G mobile coverage to populated areas by 2030 and said there was "no magic number" of network operators required to ensure a competitive market.

Stocks: "Higher, but not better"

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European luxury running out of steam?

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EUROPEAN LUXURY RUNNING OUT OF STEAM? (1121 GMT)

Industrial and construction names drag on STOXX

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INDUSTRIAL STOCKS DRAG ON STOXX (0840 GMT)