U.K. Index Drops, Paced by Shares of Segro, Land Securities, DSG, Tesco

(Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks fell for a fourth day,
led by Segro Plc and Land Securities Group Plc among companies
that are most sensitive to higher interest rates. DSG
International Plc and Tesco Plc paced retailers lower.

Bradford & Bingley Plc led a decline by banks, while Vedanta
Resources Plc and Antofagasta Plc fell with the price of copper.


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U.K. Stocks Decline, Paced by Persimmon, British Land, Tesco on Rates

(Bloomberg) -- U.K. stocks fell, paced by Persimmon
Plc and British Land Plc, among the companies most sensitive to
higher interest rates. Tesco Plc led retailers lower.

London Stock Exchange Plc retreated after the bourse said it
is in takeover talks with Borsa Italiana SpA.


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European Stocks Drop, Led by Tesco, Carrefour; Ryanair Falls on Forecast

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks fell after Tesco Plc,
the U.K.'s largest supermarket operator, predicted a ``tougher
year'' because of higher interest rates and increased
competition. Marks & Spencer Plc and Carrefour SA declined.

Ryanair Holdings Plc led airlines lower after Europe's largest
low-cost carrier forecast a ``big downturn'' for the industry.
Invensys Plc gained after Citigroup Inc. recommended buying the
stock on prospects for higher profitability. Thales SA rose the
most in three months after the defense company was shortlisted for
a $2.7 billion contract from the U.S. Navy.


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European Stocks Rise for Third Day; Sainsbury, Tesco Pace the Advance

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced for a third
day after Delta (Two) Ltd. bought shares in J Sainsbury Plc,
lifting retail companies including Tesco Plc.

Axa SA, Europe's second-largest insurer, and bank UniCredit
SpA gained.


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