"Xstrata lost 168p to £39.69 on reports that Vale of Brazil was threatening to walk away from a bid. Glencore, Xstrata’s main shareholder, is thought to be holding out for about £50 a share without a metals marketing deal or £46 with one. Many analysts believe that Vale cannot afford to walk."
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