The latest on Monday

- US cigarette maker Altria Group has agreed to acquire UST, the smokeless tobacco producer, for about $10.3bn in cash – WSJ

- FTSE 100 forecast to open 140 points higher, circa 5400

- BHP Billiton letter to shareholders – statement

- Nationwide approached by Derbyshire and Cheshire for merger – statement

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