Henderson in Gartmore bid rumours

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Rumours are escalating in the City that fund manager Gartmore could be ripe for a takeover approach, as its share price languishes more than £1 below its December 2009 flotation price.

The Daily Mail reports the Henderson Group, which took over stricken New Star last year, could be the interested party. Gartmore shares rallied yesterday by 3.7p to 117.3p amid speculation a lar...

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