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Cyber security firm Avast surges on takeover talks with Norton antivirus owner

Shares in FTSE 100 (^FTSE) cyber security company Avast (AVST.L) surged on Thursday after news broke

Cyber security firm Avast surges on takeover talks with Norton antivirus owner

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