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(Sharecast News) - Stocks were trading slightly lower in early trading despite better-than-expected results out of BP and HSBC.


Halma buys perinatal software specialist PeriGen in USD58 million deal


(Sharecast News) - Halma has acquired North Carolina-based PeriGen, it announced on Tuesday, for $58m (£42m).


(Sharecast News) - Stocks are being called to start the session slightly higher on the back of better-than-expected results out of BP and HSBC.


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks edge down while sterling rallies


BROKER RATINGS: UBS double downgrades Purplebricks to sell from buy


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