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Tough market and debt takes its toll on flooring expert by John Marshall Topps Tiles’ trading update last week demonstrated how tough the market is. Although trading is better than the threadbare sales enjoyed by Carpetright, the drop of 7.9% in UK like-for-like sales is... READ MORE >>

The explorer’s share price does not reflect bid interest by Tom Sieber Russian-focused oil firm Imperial Energy should rise in value after being linked with three different suitors. Imperial has confirmed two of the approaches yet the share price is still more than 150p off... READ MORE >>

All-share merger between top energy companies makes sense for everyone concerned by Carlo Svaluto Moreolo Despite reports the government would oppose an all-share merger between British Energy and Centrica, analysts believe a deal could still be on the cards, to the potential benefit ... READ MORE >>

Reports of stake-building boost property firm’s shares by Rachel Robson Property group Helical Bar is reported to be in talks with a Norwegian sovereign wealth fund in a move that could see the unnamed investor build an equity stake in the London-based firm. The shares have... READ MORE >>

Interim results are set to boost the spread betting provider by Simon Keane Spread betting provider London Capital Group is set to re-rate towards a similar earnings multiple as rival IG Group with the catalyst likely to be today’s (7 August) interim results. The shares ... READ MORE >>

Best Buy’s UK expansion will hinder DSG, not help by John Marshall An 8% two-day jump in DSG International’s shares looks an over optimistic reaction to news American retail giant Best Buy plans to open 200 stores in the UK in conjunction with its partner Carphone... READ MORE >>

Bears not convinced by aerospace prospects despite Meggit’s impressive interim showing by Timon Day Even after Tuesday’s (5 Aug ‘08) excellent interims prompted a 9% jump in Meggitt’s share price to 209p, the stock is still 37% below where it started the... READ MORE >>

Is the glass half empty or half full for pub shares? by Timon Day Pubs and brewing company share prices staged a huge recovery this week, with Punch Taverns up almost a third, closely followed by Mitchells & Butlers and JD Wetherspoon. After the bounce it is worth taking profits, ... READ MORE >>