Metals - Gold near recent highs amid strong energy prices, weak dollar

STOCKWATCH Getronics up; traders welcome sale of Japanese unit, new partnership

Metals - Recent strength in precious market prompts UBS to revise price forecast

Citywire - Broker Tips

Midday Market Roundup

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WALL STREET OUTLOOK Higher as TXU buyout sparks hopes for more M&A deals UPDATE

if of the remotest interest, i am currently taking money off the table

Going on the p*ss.

*DJ DTI Asks OFCOM To Investigate BSkyB/ITV Buy

Metals - Nickel strikes new all-time high, copper hits year-high

London shares - midafternoon features

AFX NEWS BRIEFING: TMT highlights to 15:40 GMTAFX NEWS BRIEFING: Pharmaceuticals and chemicals highlights to 15:40 GMTAFX NEWS BRIEFING: Aerospace and transportation highlights to 15:40 GMT

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AFX NEWS BRIEFING: Mergers and acquisitions highlights to 15:50 GMT

OUTLOOK HBOS FY pretax profits seen up 12 pct

End-of-day Market Roundup

UK small caps close firmer; Northacre jumps on confirmed preliminary approach

        JOKE OF THE DAY

A woman went to the doctors office and said,
"Doctor, I've got a bit of a problem.
But, I'll have to take my clothes off to show you."

The doctor told her to go behind the screen and disrobe.
She did and the doctor went around to see her when she was ready.

"Well, what is it?" he asked.
"It's embarrassing," she replied.
"These 2 green circles have appeared on the inside of my thighs."

The doctor examined her and finally admited
he had no idea what the cause was.

Suddenly, the doctor asks,
"Does your husband wear earrings?"
"Why, yes, doctor, he does."

"Tell him they're not real gold."