London pre-open: Stocks expected to rise as M&A picks up, Shell takes over BG Group
UK stocks are expected to extend gains on Wednesday morning despite an impressive jump the previous day, as sentiment remains buoyed by a raft of M&A activity. City sources predict the FTSE 100 will open 38 points higher than Tuesday's close of 6,961.77, after having risen 1.9% the previous session.
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