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Virgin, BSkyB shares jump after Reuters scoops on deal 11.04.2008 Virgin Media shares opened up 16 percent and BSkyB jumped 7 percent and on Nov. 4 after Reuters broke news that the two sides had finally agreed on a channel carriage deal. Reuters was 14 minutes ahead of Bloomberg and a full 45 minutes ahead of Dow Jones with news that was covered by all media analysts and media the next day. The BBC also cited Reuters with the breaking story. A statement announcing the deal was released via the stock exchange over 30 minutes later. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Virgin, BSkyB shares jump after Reuters scoops on deal

11.04.2008

Virgin Media shares opened up 16 percent and BSkyB jumped 7 percent and on Nov. 4 after Reuters broke news that the two sides had finally agreed on a channel carriage deal. Reuters was 14 minutes ahead of Bloomberg and a full 45 minutes ahead of Dow Jones with news that was covered by all media analysts and media the next day. The BBC also cited Reuters with the breaking story. A statement announcing the deal was released via the stock exchange over 30 minutes later.

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