UK electrical retailer Currys sees shares soar after China's JD.com joins buyout battle

UK electrical retailer Currys sees shares soar after China's JD.com joins buyout battle

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China’s JD.com said it was evaluating a takeover of Britain’s Currys, sending shares in the electricals retailer soaring, and laying the ground for a bidding war after the group rejected a rival 700 million pound ($883 million) deal.