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Vodafone Surges on Report Activist Elliott Took Stake in Carrier

  • Shares rise most intraday in almost six months in London
  • Incoming Vodafone CEO faces stiff rivalry in southern Europe

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Vodafone Group Plc rose the most in almost six months after DealReporter said U.S. activist investor Elliott Management Corp. has taken a new stake in the world’s second-largest mobile carrier.

The stock rose as much as 4.1 percent, the most intraday since Feb. 2, and advanced 3.4 percent to 186.08 pounds at 3:43 p.m. in London.