HBOS and Lloyds may be in merger talks
Reports on the BBC suggest that HBOS and Lloyds TSB may be in merger talks
If agreement is reached it will result in a banking giant, and should lead to the easing of fears in the market.
The share price of HBOS has increased on the news and it will be interesting to see firstly if it goes throgh and at what price, and secondly how much damage is done to short sellers of HBOS stock.
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