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    London stocks surge again on latest takeover moves

    by Henry Saker-Clark Apr 26, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Wire

    London’s market rally continued on Friday as the FTSE 100 lifted to its latest record closing price, with the recent takeover frenzy continuing.

    Anglo American was higher again despite rebuffing its mammoth takeover bid from BHP, while a private equity swoop for Darktrace helped drive the FTSE 250 to strong gains.

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