Another week of M&A-driven movements ahead, by the look of things.
The ABN Amro soap opera continues to make news, with Cadburys sweet and sour
saga also under scrutiny and an anticipated insurgency at ICI also high on the
gossip list.
The Sainsbury story rumbles on and the Pru remains under pressure to break up
the crown jewels.
Ongoing expectations of consolidation in the mining sector should keep the likes of
Lonmin and Rio Tinto bubbling, regardless of metal prices.
The private equity big-hitters will be doing their best to placate the UK
government (and the trade unions) ahead of discussions reconsidering the
generous tax-breaks their executives enjoy.
So, a week to keep close to the news and the rumour mill.