Sept 24 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Headlines
Comcast chief pledges to preserve Sky's independence https://on.ft.com/2DygI6S
Barrick and Randgold in talks on $18 billion tie-up https://on.ft.com/2QTNEcj
Oliver Hemsley leads consortium in Nex Exchange deal https://on.ft.com/2DACwyL
Overview
Sky Plc SKYB.L will operate independently after Comcast Corp CMCSA.O completes its 30 billion pounds ($39.25 billion)takeover of the British media company, the U.S. cable group's chief executive has said after winning a drawn-out battle against rivals Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) DIS.N and 21st Century Fox FOXA.O .
Canada's Barrick Gold Corp ABX.TO is in talks to merge with its London-listed rival Randgold Resources RRS.L in a $18 billion deal following a dismal year for the mining sector.
Founder of UK stockbroker Numis Securities Oliver Hemsley is leading a consortium to invest 10.5 million pounds ($13.74 million) into Nex Exchange in return for a controlling stake in the rival to London's Aim.
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