Market Pulse
29 Oct
Thursday newspaper round-up: Pfizer, Brexit, BBC, women on FTSE boards
Pfizer has held preliminary talks about taking over Allergan, in a deal that would create the world’s largest drugmaker with a market capitalisation of more than $300bn, according to two people familiar with the situation. Ian Read, Pfizer’s chief executive, recently contacted his counterpart at Allergan, Brent Saunders, the people said, although they cautioned the discussions were still at a very early stage. – Financial Times.
29 Oct
London pre-open: FTSE to open down a touch as investors digest FOMC statement
London stocks are expected to open a little lower on Thursday as investors digest the Federal Reserve’s latest rate announcement and accompanying statement.