

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: BP tops FTSE 100 while FTSE 250 hits fresh high


* European shares edge up to new record high* Prosus hit by China gaming regulation fears* U.S. futures point to mild gainsAug 3 - Welcome to the home...


* European shares edge up to new record high* Prosus hit by China gaming regulation fears* U.S. futures point to mild gainsAug 3 - Welcome to the home...


LONDON MARKET OPEN: BP bolsters FTSE 100; DAX lags on Infineon drag


TOP NEWS: Smiths Group to offload medical unit for USD2.3 billion


(Sharecast News) - Engineer Smiths Group has agreed to sell its medical division to US private equity firm TA Associates for $2.3bn.


* Proposes sale of medical unit to TA Associates* Expects net proceeds from deal of $1.8 bln* Plans to consult major shareholders on return of proceed...


BROKER RATINGS: Citi resumes Melrose at Buy; Peel cuts Pets At Home