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London close: Markets up after economic data, Lloyds rises

- Economic data comes in broadly positive - Global indices trading near record highs - M&A speculation surrounds Lloyds, AMEC techMARK 2,658.82 +0.35% FTSE 100 6,649.47 +0.20% FTSE 250 15,406.67 +0.66% UK markets finished in positive territory on Wednesday as investors reacted to a flurry of econo

London midday: Stocks rise after UK data, but gains limited

- Q3 UK GDP confirms small acceleration in growth - German coalition, GfK consumer confidence in focus - Ex-div stocks cap gains - Volumes set to be low ahead of Thanksgiving techMARK 2,656.92 +0.28% FTSE 100 6,648.87 +0.19% FTSE 250 15,386.74 +0.53% Markets in London were in positive territory on

London open: Markets edge higher ahead of UK GDP figures

- Second estimate of Q3 UK GDP due for release - Plenty of economic data from the States - Ex-dividend stocks limit gains in London techMARK 2,654.69 +0.19% FTSE 100 6,649.71 +0.20% FTSE 250 15,370.31 +0.42% UK markets edged higher on Wednesday morning despite some ex-dividend stocks capping gains

Ex-divs to take 0.3 points off FTSE 100 on Nov. 27

LONDON, Nov 25 (Reuters) - The following FTSE 100 companies will go ex-dividend on Wednesday, after which investors will no longer qualify for the latest dividend payout. According to Reuters calculations at current market prices, the effect of the resulting adjustment to prices by market-

UK BROKER RATING CHANGES: Jefferies Raises Easyjet To Buy

Monday broker round-up UPDATE

African Barrick Gold: Goldman Sachs ups target price from 110p to 140p, but still recommends selling. Alternative Asset Opps: Westhouse Securities initiates with a buy recommendation. Amino Technology: Northland Capital cuts target price from 110p to 100p and downgrades from buy to hold. Asian Pl

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Whitbread Leads Blue-Chip Risers On Upgrade

Friday broker round-up UPDATE

African Barrick Gold: Westhouse Securities upgrades to neutral with a target price of 170p. Antofagasta: Investec cuts target price from 737p to 716p and keeps a sell recommendation. Bank of Georgia: Numis raises target price from 2101p to 2662p and maintains a buy recommendation. Canaccord Genuit

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Close Mixed Again

London close: FTSE ends flat after data-heavy session

- Flat finish after mixed session - US jobless claims fall - UK car manufacturing grows - Johnson Matthey charges higher techMARK 2,636.63 +0.40% FTSE 100 6,681.33 0.00% FTSE 250 15,148.50 -0.20% UK stocks ended the day broadly flat after a mixed bag of data left investors lacking in any firm dire

FTSE 100 movers: Johnson Matthey tops leaders after results impress

Shares in speciality chemicals company Johnson Matthey leapt to the top of the leaderboard after it reported a robust set of half-year results, powered by a strong performance in Emission Control Technologies ahead of new European legislation and good demand for Process Technologies' products. The

UK WINNERS & LOSERS: Tobacco Companies Drop On Rival's Warning

London midday: Losses eased by positive UK data

- UK borrowing falls - CBI reports surprise jump in factor orders - Car manufacturing stats rise techMARK 2,638.77 +0.48% FTSE 100 6,678.70 -0.04% FTSE 250 15,172.14 -0.04% The FTSE pulled back from earlier losses by lunchtime today, as data showed UK borrowing fell in October and a survey from th

UPDATE 2-European emissions rules help lift Johnson Matthey profit

* Core H1 profit 212.9 mln pounds vs year-ago 187.9 mln * Emissions Control Technologies operating profit up 16 pct * Process Technologies operating profit rises 17 percent * Sees second half in line, excluding Anglo Platinum impact * Shares climb over 3 percent By C

MARKET COMMENT: UK Stocks Aimless As Central Banks Confuse, Euro PMI's Disappoint