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The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner sits on the assembly line at the company's Everett plant in Washington in this May 19, 2008 file photo. REUTERS/Robert Sorbo/Files

Aerospace and Defense

Defense budgets are not declining as sharply as some had feared, but companies are scrambling to ensure continued earnings growth. Get exclusive insight into the defense sector from the Reuters Aerospace and Defense Summit.  Full Coverage 

    Thomson won't comment on "rumors" of Reuters bid

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    Fri May 4, 2007 9:31am EDT

    TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian electronic publisher Thomson Corp. TOC.TO TOC.N said on Friday it will not comment on media reports suggesting that the company is in talks to buy financial news and data group Reuters RTR.L.

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    "I will not comment on rumors and speculation", a spokesman said.



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