Qatar cuts LSE stake ahead of acquisition, but becomes mired in European market carnage

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Qatar cuts LSE stake ahead of acquisition, but becomes mired in European market carnage

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Qatar reduced its stake in the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday night ahead of a £1bn rights issue, but a book that was quickly covered wasn't enough to save the stock from plunging with other European markets on Thursday.

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