BSkyB's shares soar in London trade after unveiling investment package

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British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC (BSkyB) saw its share value increase by 21% following reports of growing digital subscriber numbers. The firm also benefited from new investments on the Internet and service upgrades for customers.

Securities prices, Securities, Pay-per-view television

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BSkyB expected to boost stake in Open service

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British Sky Broadcasting PLC (BSkyB) is expected to acquire a larger share of the UK-based Open interactive-television service. BSkyB already owns 32.5% of Open.

Acquisitions & mergers, Cable Networks, Telephone communications, exc. radio, Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite TV Communications, Cable TV Systems Operators, Cable television, Satellite communications services industry, Satellite television, Open Interactive Ltd.

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Medeva's shares soar 24% on Elan merger talks

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Medeva PLC saw its share value rise by 24% as a result of its merger negotiations with Elan Corp. Medeva said that its talks with Elan could bring about a recommended cash bid for the company. Medeva's shares rose to 164 pence (2.49 euros) per share. It is not known as to what Elan is willing to pay. Medeva has an estimated stock market worth of approximately 449 million pound sterling.

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Medeva's share value rises 24% as a result of merger negotiations with Elan

United States, Strategy & planning, Drugs & Pharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical industry, Drugs, Abstract, Elan Corporation PLC, Medeva PLC

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