FTSE starts week on the back foot
Medical devices firm Smith & Nephew soared to the top of the FTSE 100 Index today after reports of a takeover approach from US rival Johnson & Johnson.
Smith & Nephew shares leapt 12% amid speculation suggesting its suitor was considering whether to return with a higher offer after a £7bn (€8.4bn) proposal was reportedly rejected several weeks ago.
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