M&A
01 Feb
Sainsbury and Home Retail said to near agreement on price
Home Retail shares surged on Monday following a report that it was nearing an agreement with Sainsbury on the price the supermarket retailer will pay for the Argos owner.
01 Feb
Stryker to buy medical supplier Sage Products
Stryker Corp has agreed to acquire Sage Products from private equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners for $2. 78bn.
01 Feb
Barclays bids for broker TD Direct, reports say
Barclays has made an offer to acquire retail stockbroker TD Direct Investing, according to reports.