Person: Clara Furse

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FTSE down slightly after HBOS revelations

A shock profit warning from Lloyds Banking Group for its HBOS arm sent the stock plummeting today and dragged the banking sector deep into the red once more.

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FTSE holding firm

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UK panel to tackle credit crunch

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LSE meets Nasdaq over Italian takeover

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LSE agrees deal for Italian exchange

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LSE takes on Nasdaq

'Excellent' results boost LSE amid takeover battle

The London Stock Exchange stepped up its fight against a hostile takeover bid from the Nasdaq today as the war of words between the rivals escalated.

Tue, 09 Jan, 2007

Nasdaq launches £2.7bn hostile bid for London Stock Exchange

Nasdaq set its hostile takeover of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) in motion today when it posted its £2.7bn (€4bn) offer to shareholders.

Tue, 12 Dec, 2006

Plea to shareholders after LSE bid rejected

The Nasdaq bid to takeover the London Stock Exchange (LSE) turned hostile tonight after its £2.7bn (€4bn) bid was rejected.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2006

NASDAQ offers £2.7bn for LSE

New York stock exchange Nasdaq tabled a £2.7bn (€4bn) takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange (LSE) today.

Mon, 20 Nov, 2006

LSE sets out takeover requirements

London Stock Exchange boss Clara Furse today insisted the company would only agree to a takeover deal if it boosted the growth of the business.

Thu, 25 May, 2006

Nasdaq swoop boosts LSE shares

Shares in the London Stock Exchange raced ahead today in the first dealings since New York-based Nasdaq snapped up a 15% stake in the company.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2006

LSE eyes up french merger

The London Stock Exchange was today said to be eyeing a possible merger with Paris-based rival Euronext.

Sun, 19 Mar, 2006

London Stock Exchange facing takeover

THE London Stock Exchange (LSE) was yesterday facing the prospect of a second takeover approach from the Australian investment bank Macquarie.

Mon, 12 Dec, 2005

London Stock Exchange in merger talks

The London Stock Exchange was today reported to have held talks with Swedish counterpart OMX about a merger and a range of other potential tie-ups.

Sun, 27 Nov, 2005

Suitor outlines case for buying LSE

One of the potential bidders for the London Stock Exchange today moved to head off shareholder concerns over its £1.3bn (€1.9bn)-plus takeover interest.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2005

Germans prepare new bid for LSE

Germany’s Deutsche Boerse is ready to make a revised offer for the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that would value it at €2.1bn (£1.5bn), it was reported today.

Sun, 02 Jan, 2005

Stock Exchange faces bidding war

The London Stock Exchange is facing a possible bidding war after receiving its second takeover approach in a week yesterday.

Tue, 21 Dec, 2004

London Stock Exchange courted by French suitor

Pan-European stock exchange Euronext is planning a rival bid for the London Stock Exchange, it was reported today.

Sun, 19 Dec, 2004

London Stock Exchange deputy chief steps down

The deputy chief executive of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Martin Wheatley has resigned after 18 years with the company.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2004

Exchange defends its ceo Furse

THE London Stock Exchange has taken the unprecedented step of publishing a public statement to defend the reputation of its chief executive Clara Furse.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2003

London stock exchange defends boss

The London Stock Exchange today launched a vigorous defence of its business in the wake of a “unfounded rumours” circulating in the market.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2003

London Stock Exchange announces floatation

The London Stock Exchange has confirmed it is to become a fully listed company by the end of July.

Thu, 24 May, 2001