Global stocks stage modest rebound as investors put aside inflation fears
Equities still headed for their worst January since 2016
Equities still headed for their worst January since 2016
CEOs also criticise high EU spectrum prices and auctions and move to scrap surcharges on intra-EU calls
Deal hesistancy followed regulators’ blocking of bid for Telefonica’s UK business
Dispute arose over whether Dublin-based mobile handset insurance unit should pay its taxes in Ireland or the Netherlands
FTSE 100 ends lower as UK prime minister sets out more restrictions
Sentiment helped by robust Apple results
In Dublin Paddy Power Betfair falls as rows over regulation and taxes concern investors
Smart indeed: Dutch firm’s aim is to halt teenage practice of texting while cycling
UK phone network operator and John Malone’s cable company to combine in the Netherlands
US service sector slows raising market concerns of contagion to other areas
Paddy Power, sponsor of bid by David Ginola for Fifa presidency, gains 1.19%
European Commission approval sets stage for decision on Telefonica bid for E-Plus
Decisions due on bids by Hutchinson for O2 and Telefonica for KPN’s E-Plus in Germany
Claim that Three Ireland parent prepared to sell spectrum to seal deal
European stocks rally at close of trading, but concerns remain about division in Congress
Under revised terms KPN will get 20.5% in the enlarged German entity
Spain’s telecom giant has improved its offer for KPN’s German unit E-Plus
KPN’s board has yet to say whether it supports America Movil’s offer
Chief executive says Slim does not communicate detailed intentions
Bid values remaining stake in company at about €7.2 billion
Deal would combine third and fourth-place players in Germany
Firms said to have abused their market position in deals with internet companies
Deutsche Telekom, Orange SA and Telefonica suspected of abusing dominant position in internet connectivity services
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