Thursday, February 09, 2006
RBS - Citi rumoured to be bidder - LTSB up again on bid sentiment
Banking stocks were also in demand, with the day's bid spotlight falling on Royal Bank of Scotland, up 42 pence at 1788 amid talk of a bid from Citigroup.
Lloyds TSB meanwhile continued to benefit from bid speculation, up 16 pence at 549, while perennial takeover favourite Standard Chartered added 45 pence to 1442.
Lloyds TSB meanwhile continued to benefit from bid speculation, up 16 pence at 549, while perennial takeover favourite Standard Chartered added 45 pence to 1442.