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The Financial Times has been sold to the Japanese economic information group Nikkei for over $1.3 billion. Concerns arose about potential changes to the newspaper's editorial stance, but Nikkei has pledged to maintain the Financial Times' editorial independence and style. Nikkei, a significant player in Japan's financial information sector, is known for its influence, as evidenced by the Nikkei 225 index. However, its policy of obtaining information directly from companies has been criticized by the Financial Times in the past.

What was the surprising news regarding the Financial Times?

• It changed its editorial team.

• It launched a new edition.

• It merged with another newspaper.

• It was sold to a Japanese group.

What did Nikkei's executives promise regarding the Financial Times?

• To increase its price.

• To maintain its editorial independence.

• To change its editorial line.

• To merge it with Nikkei's publications.

How does Nikkei view the relationship between a strong Financial Times and its own interests?

• A strong Financial Times will be absorbed by Nikkei.

• A strong Financial Times is a threat to Nikkei.

• A strong Financial Times is irrelevant to Nikkei.

• A strong Financial Times is beneficial to Nikkei.

What is the significance of the Nikkei 225?

• It is a merger between Nikkei and Financial Times.

• It is a new editorial policy.

• It is a new financial product.

• It is a symbolic index in Tokyo's stock market.

What past criticism did the Financial Times have about Nikkei's information policies?

• They were too transparent.

• They relied on direct information from companies.

• They were too secretive.

• They were too focused on international news.