On FT Alphaville this morning,
- Rumours of a massive $12bn hit at Merrill Lynch began to fly in London. The bank is due to report its Q3s.
- It’s sudden death in the Click or Clunk house - and the remaining two housemates are at each other’s throats. The votes are flooding in - and while the figures show Pratley inching ahead on absolute clicks, Warner’s got the most unique votes. Who will win? You decide!
- We’re talking reverse triangulars in the land of fantasy M&A for Cadbury’s and Hershey.
- Will China’s red-arb be colourblind?
- Bradford and Bingley are on the road: We’re not crocked!
- Things are getting spooky for housing.
- And the sermon for today: Thou shalt not short.
On FT.com,
- BP’s profits have slid, but they still beat forecasts.
- Has the EU opened the door for a Volkswagen takeover?
- It’s not all eastern promise for Lex. A growing dependence on Asia may come back to trouble the big banks.
- And the FTSE regains its poise, recovering fully from Monday’s falls by lunchtime Tuesday.
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