Play 23 different addictive eWoss Games. It's FREE! Win money!
eWoss News
Home  News  Sports  Games
   
Welcome Guest
   Sign Up | Sign In
Business News
Latest Business News
Economic Figures
Dollar & Gold News
Board of Trade News
Personal Finance

eWoss News
Breaking News Headlines
Top News Stories
U.S. National News
World News
Sports News
Business News
Entertainment News
Tech Industry News
Political News
Science News
Health News
Weird News

eWoss NewsBar
Free News Headlines Embedded in Your Browser

eWoss Sports
eWoss Sports Home
NFL
NBA
NCAA Football
College Hoops
NHL
MLB

Latest Business News

Thomson Confirms It Seeks to Buy Reuters

Monday, May 07, 2007 6:20:08 PM
By STEPHEN SINGER

A general view of the Reuters headquarters building in London, Friday May 4, 2007. Shares in news agency Reuters have surged by more than a quarter on news it has received a takeover approach. Reuters said it had been approached by a third party, but added there was "no certainty an offer will be made". It declined to name the possible suitor.Earlier speculation had suggested that Canada's Thomson Corporation could be one possible suitor for the financial news and information provider.  (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Financial data provider Thomson Corp. confirmed Monday it approached the board of Reuters Group PLC about a possible bid for the British news service.

Thomson said the move "may or may not lead to an offer" for Reuters. The company did not provide any further details in a short statement.

"A further announcement will be made in due course," the company said.


Would you like to read the rest of this article?

Register with us. It's free!

Registered users have complete access to all articles.

The registration process takes less than one minute to complete. Remember, there is absolutely no charge for this service.

So please sign up or sign in to enjoy unrestricted access to eWoss News.

Other Latest Business News

Asian, European markets fall on gloomy earnings 3:54AM CT
IMF: Kazakh economy on the right path 3:52AM CT
Somali pirates hijack Thai fishing boat, 16 crew 3:40AM CT
Russia spent $57.5 bln in Sept-Oct to back ruble 3:39AM CT
Get your glasses: 3D poised to take over movies 3:39AM CT
Woolworths considers selling retail business 3:33AM CT
Ford hopes to regain car traction with new Fusion 3:12AM CT
Big Three automakers running out of time 2:42AM CT
UK credit agency Experian 1H profit rises 15 pct 2:31AM CT
Nomura CEO seeks change with Lehman buy 2:30AM CT

   

© 2008 eWoss.com. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.