

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises Ascential; HSBC upgrades Pennon


IN BRIEF: Harbour Energy launches USD500 million senior notes offer


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks edge lower as Evergrande fears mount


EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Ince has new chair; Serica taps ex-Premier Oil exec


EARNINGS UPDATES: Harbour Energy enters black; Fonix profit rises


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Rockhopper stumbles on Harbour Energy exit


Rockhopper shares lose balance as Harbour exits Falklands project


* Company to withdraw from Falkland Islands, Ceara, Burgos Basin* CEO declines to comment on Neptune Energy deal reports* H1 pretax profit $120 mln, ...