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Kraft has reiterated the strength of its hostile takeover offer after the Dairy Milk maker accused its rival of attempting to buy it on the cheap.

The Oreo firm said Cadbury was asking investors to "put faith" in meeting performance levels based on long-term targets it had never before achieved.

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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors said 35% more of its members reported a price increase during the month than those who reported a fall, the highest level since November 2006.

Rics said demand was strong, with a balance of 28% of surveyors reporting an increase in enquiries from buyers.

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Group revenue rose 9% to £258m, and the firm hailed a £23.7m reduction in net debt to £73.4m in the 26 weeks to October 31.

Carpetright doubled its interim dividend to 8p - which it said underlined the board's confidence.

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It added its bus arm continues to do well, with first-half operating profit set to be slightly ahead of the £31.4m total in the same period last year.

Go-Ahead said it expects the sale of most of its aviation operations to be completed by the end of January 2010.

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Wells Fargo has become the last remaining US bank to announce it is repaying government bailout funds, with the proposed return of $25bn (£15bn).

Outsourcing group Serco has said it remains on track to hit full-year financial targets.

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Credit Suisse: Upgrades Standard Chartered to outperform from neutral and lifts target price to 2000p after says it has limited exposure to Dubai.

Numis: A successful bid by VT Group for Mouchel at up to 280p will be positive for VT. Buy and 714p target for VT.

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