Rightmove Share News (RMV)

Jefferies upgrades Rightmove, says offer from REA Group 'probable'

(Sharecast News) - Jefferies upgraded Rightmove on Monday to 'hold' from 'underperform' and lifted the price target to 720p from 450p as it said an offer was "probable" after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering a possible cash and share offer for the property portal.

LONDON BRIEFING: Barratt in development JV with Lloyds, UK government

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open higher on Monday, despite sharp falls for US equities on Friday, and a less-than-stellar start to the week for stocks in Asia.

London close: Stocks slip as investors digest UK, US data

(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended Tuesday in negative territory as investors reacted to the latest UK retail sales date, and a fresh manufacturing sector reading out of the US.

Europe's STOXX 600 treads water at start of data-intensive week; Germany stocks notch record close

STOXX 600 flat

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UK housing portal Rightmove surges as Murdoch's REA considers bid

Rightmove stock soars about 27%

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FTSE 100 drops amid aerospace and personal goods sell-off

FTSE 100 down 0.2%, FTSE 250 off 0.5%

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Rightmove jumps but stocks drift missing US spark

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 faded into the close on Monday as investors preferred to stay sidelined with US financial markets closed for Labour Day.

London close: Stocks slip on relatively quiet Monday

(Sharecast News) - London's stock markets closed in the red today, with trading activity subdued as US markets remained closed for the Labor Day holiday.

CORRECT: LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 fails to shake off China PMI

(Correcting that US financial markets will be closed for Labor Day.)

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 fails to shake off China despite PMI

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were red at midday on Monday, taking a tumble even as data showed continued recovery for the UK manufacturing sector.

REA's leaked move for Rightmove could flush out further interest

(Alliance News) - Australia's REA Group Ltd may have to pay a "large premium" if it wants to buy "unique asset" Rightmove PLC, analysts said.

Shore Capital sticks with 'buy' for Rightmove amid REA takeover speculation

(Sharecast News) - Shore Capital has reiterated a 'buy' rating on Rightmove after Australia's REA Group confirmed it was considering an offer for the UK property platform, highlighting the opportunities for shareholders whether or not a takeover happens.

News Corp's REA Group considering takeover offer for Rightmove

(Sharecast News) - Australian real estate advertising company REA Group has confirmed speculation that it is considering a possible cash and share offer for UK property platform Rightmove.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up after sluggish start while pound climbs

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 shrugged off a weak start to close in the green with gains broad-based, although mining stocks were to the fore.

Barratt-Redrow combination could spark moves by rival UK housebuilders

(Alliance News) - Barratt Developments PLC will be hoping the timing of its combination with Redrow PLC is good after the housebuilding industry looks to pick itself "off the floor following a difficult few years", an analyst on Monday said.