Breaking pre-market news on Thursday;
Betfair sets indicative price range for IPO of £1.16bn to £1.48bn — statement.
- Marks and Spencer warns operating costs will be at the top end of the previously guided range — statement.
- Allied Irish Banks says sale of M&T shareholder to raise €1.5bn — statement.
- Corporate: BP, Carillion, Michael Page International, Halfords, Rank Group, Hays, Mulberry Group, Ted Baker, Shepherd Neame, Nestor Healthcare.