Reuters TodayNov 3, 2016Markets & Economy
Maryam Behmard on Reuters Today: Man Group, Marmite & Altice
Hedge-fund giant Man Group beats, Tesco and Unilever end the Marmite standoff, and Altice tightens its grip on SFR.
In this segment
- Man Group profits rise 6% with assets above $80 billion; shares jump 14%.
- The Tesco–Unilever pricing dispute, triggered by the pound's plunge, is settled.
- Altice lifts its SFR stake above 82% after regulators block a full buyout.
- FTSE 100 up over 0.5%, FTSE Eurofirst 300 up nearly 1% in early trade.