Bid speculation lifts FTSE spirits

The brewing firm is posting the biggest gains with a rise of 12.05% to 595p, as Heineken is being suggested as a potential buyer, while Tate & Lyle has added 5.33% to 573.5p, and Compass has climbed 4.92% to 335.75p, on positive trading statements. Man Group also performed well with a rise of 4.05% to 565p, while miner Anglo American climbed 2.73% to £26.73, although gains were limited by ICAP which slipped 0.8% to 523.75p. Retailer Next was the biggest loser with a fall of 4.76% to £22.41, closely followed by WPP which slipped 1.22% to 772p, while Kelda Group dropped 1.06% to 935p, a...