Amazon Considers Bid for UK Online Retailer Ocado-
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Source: Dow Jones News
Ocado Group's (OCDO.LN) shares jumped Tuesday after the Daily Mail newspaper reported that Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) is considering a tie-up with the U.K. online grocer.
Ocado shares were up 19% at 287.8 pence. Spokepeople for both companies said they don't comment on market rumor or speculation.
Amazon has recently moved into the U.K. food market with the launch of Amazon Pantry, selling a wide range of grocery and other household items.
Link to Daily Mail report: http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/ar...ce-UK.html
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January 19, 2016 05:31 ET (10:31 GMT)
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