If Bt has bought back 2million 5 thousand shares to day. How come it shows on trades as a sell?

Gavin Patterson to be appointed chief executive of BT Group

BT announces today that Gavin Patterson will succeed Ian Livingston as chief executive of BT Group plc.

Ian has agreed to take up a role in government as Minister of State for Trade and Investment. He will continue as chief executive of BT until he steps down from his post and from BT's Board in September.

UK rural broadband roll-out criticised by auditors

The government's roll-out of "superfast" broadband to rural areas is about two years behind its original schedule, an official audit has found.

The report said only nine of 44 rural areas will reach targets for high-speed internet by 2015, and four areas could also miss a revised 2017 target.

The National Audit Office also raised concerns that BT will be the only firm likely to win contracts.

It said the company will benefit from £1.2bn of public funds as a result.

Just a bit more needed to break new 11 year highs. 350 by the end of the month is on the cards if the next update is bullish.

Getting closer @335.50p

Goldman Sachs Buy 335.50 335.70 355.00 400.00 Retains

Ofcom calls for cuts to BT's copper wire wholesale prices

LONDON | Thu Jul 11, 2013 10:15am BST
(Reuters) - Britain's telecoms regulator said BT Group Plc should cut the prices it charges rival operators to access its network of copper wires, saying it wanted to increase competition in the provision of landline and broadband services.

Regulator Ofcom said its proposals could lead to real-term price reductions for consumers, if providers such as Talk Talk and Sky pass on the cuts to their telephone and broadband customers.

Ofcom's proposals involve price controls for BT's wholesale division Openreach for "unbundled" lines, whereby the provider takes full or part control of the line, and for wholesale line rental.

BBC, BT Sport win FA Cup rights

The BBC has wrested rights to The FA Cup away from rival ITV as part of a joint agreement with nascent operator BT Sport.

The broadcaster previously aired the football tournament but ITV signed a two-year deal in 2012 for £90m.

The three-year deal, which will run from 2014-15 through 2017/18, will see BBC and BT Sport share a number of games across the competition.

BT Group plc - Shareholder/Analyst Call

Ex-divi wed 7th Aug (6.5p)

1st Quarter Results

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Buy 342.20 325.00 350.00 Reiterates

Usual market response to any set of figures. Shares down more than I would have hoped, so here's looking for a bounce tomorrow.

BT Group plc (ADR) (BT) Management Discusses Q1 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Barclays Capital Overweight 334.30 334.40 360.00 370.00 Reiterates

Nomura Buy 336.60 336.60 375.00 390.00 Reiterates

Jefferies International Buy 342.35 380.00 385.00 Retains

Espirito Santo Execution Noble Buy 342.35 405.00 405.00 Reiterates

Ex dividend this Wednesday 7th 6.50p.

Rather bullish chart.

BT AND VIRGIN MEDIA SIGN WHOLESALE BT SPORT DEAL

BT and Virgin Media today announced a three year deal to ensure millions of Virgin Media TV customers can enjoy full access to the BT Sport TV channels. The agreement, which significantly boosts the number of homes that can watch BT Sport from this weekend, follows the news that more than a million UK households are already equipped to watch the channels.

Buy 330.75 350.00 350.00 Reiterates