Hipgnosis Song. Share News (SONG)

London close: Stocks manage gains as BoE holds rates

(Sharecast News) - London markets closed on a positive note on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates, in line with market expectations.

TOP NEWS: Blackstone victorious as Concord says Hipgnosis bid is final

(Alliance News) - Concord Chorus Ltd on Thursday said it will not raise its bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd, handing victory to Blackstone Inc in its pursuit of the music rights investor.

Blackstone set to clinch Hipgnosis Songs as Concord sticks with lower bid

May 9 (Reuters) - Blackstone looked set to clinch its $1.57 billion deal for Hipgnosis Songs Fund after Apollo-backed Concord said on Thursday it would stick with its lower bid for the music rights owner of artists such as Shakira and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Blackstone leads Hipgnosis race as Concord says bid is final

(Sharecast News) - Private equity giant Blackstone appeared to have emerged as the winner in the race to buy troubled music rights owner Hipgnosis Songs Fund after Apollo-backed Concord said its latest $1.25-a-share offer was final.

London close: Stocks manage to finish above the waterline

(Sharecast News) - London markets showed resilience on Monday, finishing in the green as investors looked to the start of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Outperforming FTSE 100 spikes to another record

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 was higher heading into Monday afternoon, though trade was more cautious in mainland Europe, as focus turns to this week's Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

TOP NEWS: Hipgnosis Songs backs new bid as Blackstone eclipses Concord

(Alliance News) - Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd on Monday backed a USD1.57 billion takeover offer from Blackstone Inc, trumping a previous offer from Concord Chorus Ltd, as the pursuit for the music rights publisher took another twist.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Solid start to week for record-setting FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London opened at a record high on Monday, as a key week for equities got off to a solid start.

Blackstone beats Concord with $1.6 bln bid for Hipgnosis Songs

Concord had earlier outbid Blackstone

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LONDON BRIEFING: Hipgnosis Songs Fund backs new Blackstone bid

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open higher on Monday, with heady gains for US tech stocks on Friday brightening the mood in Europe and Asia at the start of the new week.

Blackstone ups bid for Hipgnosis with $1.57bn offer

(Sharecast News) - Music rights owner Hipgnosis said it it agreed terms on a $1.57bn (£1.26bn) takeover by private equity investor Blackstone, in the latest tit-for-tat battle with rival Concord.

Blackstone to make improved bid for Hipgnosis, Sky News reports

April 28 (Reuters) - Private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to lodge an improved bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund which owns the music rights of artists including Shakira and Blondie, Sky News reported on Sunday.

Blackstone to make improved bid for Hipgnosis, Sky News reports

April 28 (Reuters) - Private equity giant Blackstone is preparing to lodge an improved bid for Hipgnosis Songs Fund which owns the music rights of artists including Shakira and Blondie, Sky News reported on Sunday. (Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Alexandra Hudson)

TOP NEWS: Concord looks to thwart Blackstone with raised Hipgnosis bid

(Alliance News) - Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd on Wednesday said it had reached an agreement on the terms of an increased takeover offer from music rights acquirer Alchemy Copyrights, which trades as Concord Chorus Ltd.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Investec cuts Hipgnosis Songs Fund to 'hold'

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