The Competition and Markets Authority in the UK is considering whether it is or may be the case that the anticipated acquisition of iRobot by Amazon if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result, in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
UK house prices rose for a third month in a row in March, defying expectations, to reflect the resilience of the housing market, Lloyds Bank subsidiary Halifax said Thursday.
World market sentiment remained mixed amidst renewed fears of a recession triggered by the drop in the services sector PMI readings from the U.S. Losses were limited amidst gains in the services sector in China.