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NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 at its highest level since the week Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, and breaching technical levels that suggest the year-end rally will persist.

Indexes closed near session highs with the Nasdaq Composite up for its eighth consecutive daily gain; in that time, the tech-heavy index is up 5.5 percent. The Nasdaq finished at its highest level since December 31, 2007. Volume was below average as is typical for this time of the year.

Industrial shares led the pack, with General Electric (GE.N) up more than 3 percent after it raised its dividend for a second time this year. The S&P industrial sector index (.GSPI) rose 1.03 percent.

After the S&P 500 ended on Thursday above 1,228, the closely watched 61.8 percent retracement of its drop from late 2007 to March 2009, the benchmark index managed to hold above that key level for a second day.

"That met some significant resistance so closing above there and staying above there is a pretty good sign," said Art Hogan, chief market analyst at Jefferies & Co in Boston.

The S&P 500 tried and failed to breach 1,228 back in April and later in early November, with both attempts followed by steep declines.

The Dow Jones industrial average (.DJI) added 40.26 points, or 0.35 percent, to 11,410.32. The Standard & Poor's 500 (.SPX) gained 7.40 points, or 0.60 percent, to 1,240.40. The Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) rose 20.87 points, or 0.80 percent, to 2,637.54.

For the week, the indexes also posted gains. The Dow rose 0.2 percent, the S&P 500 was up 1.3 percent and the Nasdaq added 1.8 percent.

The Nasdaq Composite, boosted by a 2.3 percent gain in shares of Oracle Corp (ORCL.O), hit its highest level since December 2007. Oracle shares closed at $29.95.

In the latest signs of improvement in the U.S. economic recovery, data showed consumer sentiment rose more than expected in early December, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey, while import prices in November climbed at their fastest pace in a year.

Another positive signal came from the Commerce Department, which said the U.S. trade deficit narrowed much more than expected in October.

Overseas news helped boost equities, after a slew of data showed China's imports and exports jumped in November, bank lending topped forecasts and property investment powered ahead. China increased reserve requirements for banks but kept interest rates on hold.

GE jumped 3.4 percent to $17.72 after the company said quarterly payments to shareholders will increase by 2 cents to 14 cents per share.

Lifting the S&P health care index (.GSPA), Tenet Healthcare Inc (THC.N) shares jumped 55 percent to $6.65, easily surpassing the $6-per-share bid from Community Health Systems Inc (CYH.N) and likely forcing the potential buyer to raise its offer for the rival hospital company.

Community Health shares rose 13.4 percent to $35.89.

Shares of Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) rose after Standard & Poor's said the company, along with F5 Networks Inc (FFIV.O), Newfield Exploration Co (NFX.N) and Cablevision Systems Corp (CVC.N), will be added to the S&P 500 index after trading closes next Friday.

Netflix added 1.9 percent to $194.63, Cablevision jumped 4.1 percent to $34.72, Newfield gained 3.3 percent to $72.37 and F5 Networks rose 3 percent to $143.09.

About 7.4 billion shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq, below the year's average of 8.62 billion.

Advancing stocks outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by a ratio of almost 2 to 1, while on the Nasdaq, more than two stocks rose for every one that fell.

(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Jan Paschal)

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NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stocks rose on Friday, with the S&P 500 at its highest level since the week Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008, and breaching technical levels that suggest the year-end rally will persist.

Indexes closed near session highs with the Nasdaq Composite up for its eighth consecutive daily gain; in that time, the tech-heavy index is up 5.5 percent. The Nasdaq finished at its highest level since December 31, 2007. Volume was below average as is typical for this time of the year.

Industrial shares led the pack, with General Electric (GE.N) up more than 3 percent after it raised its dividend for a second time this year. The S&P industrial sector index (.GSPI) rose 1.03 percent.

After the S&P 500 ended on Thursday above 1,228, the closely watched 61.8 percent retracement of its drop from late 2007 to March 2009, the benchmark index managed to hold above that key level for a second day.

"That met some significant resistance so closing above there and staying above there is a pretty good sign," said Art Hogan, chief market analyst at Jefferies & Co in Boston.

The S&P 500 tried and failed to breach 1,228 back in April and later in early November, with both attempts followed by steep declines.

The Dow Jones industrial average (.DJI) added 40.26 points, or 0.35 percent, to 11,410.32. The Standard & Poor's 500 (.SPX) gained 7.40 points, or 0.60 percent, to 1,240.40. The Nasdaq Composite (.IXIC) rose 20.87 points, or 0.80 percent, to 2,637.54.

For the week, the indexes also posted gains. The Dow rose 0.2 percent, the S&P 500 was up 1.3 percent and the Nasdaq added 1.8 percent.

The Nasdaq Composite, boosted by a 2.3 percent gain in shares of Oracle Corp (ORCL.O), hit its highest level since December 2007. Oracle shares closed at $29.95.

In the latest signs of improvement in the U.S. economic recovery, data showed consumer sentiment rose more than expected in early December, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan survey, while import prices in November climbed at their fastest pace in a year.

Another positive signal came from the Commerce Department, which said the U.S. trade deficit narrowed much more than expected in October.

Overseas news helped boost equities, after a slew of data showed China's imports and exports jumped in November, bank lending topped forecasts and property investment powered ahead. China increased reserve requirements for banks but kept interest rates on hold.

GE jumped 3.4 percent to $17.72 after the company said quarterly payments to shareholders will increase by 2 cents to 14 cents per share.

Lifting the S&P health care index (.GSPA), Tenet Healthcare Inc (THC.N) shares jumped 55 percent to $6.65, easily surpassing the $6-per-share bid from Community Health Systems Inc (CYH.N) and likely forcing the potential buyer to raise its offer for the rival hospital company.

Community Health shares rose 13.4 percent to $35.89.

Shares of Netflix Inc (NFLX.O) rose after Standard & Poor's said the company, along with F5 Networks Inc (FFIV.O), Newfield Exploration Co (NFX.N) and Cablevision Systems Corp (CVC.N), will be added to the S&P 500 index after trading closes next Friday.

Netflix added 1.9 percent to $194.63, Cablevision jumped 4.1 percent to $34.72, Newfield gained 3.3 percent to $72.37 and F5 Networks rose 3 percent to $143.09.

About 7.4 billion shares traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq, below the year's average of 8.62 billion.

Advancing stocks outnumbered declining ones on the NYSE by a ratio of almost 2 to 1, while on the Nasdaq, more than two stocks rose for every one that fell.

(Reporting by Rodrigo Campos; Editing by Jan Paschal)

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But analysts said: "as a whole, given the decline of the c.75pc in the course of actions of Promethean since the intellectual property offices (and c.30pc), last week, the day of the profit warning we believe future dark is updated for the company." We believe not proceed as U.S. budget eventually recover in 2012 and society began to grow once more. ?

Despite cutting, Promethean 1? pink p 57.75 as partners in Sturgis, Manager of funds, raised its participation in a little more 5MC.

Interactive whiteboards aside, the most excitement was among major FTSE J Sainsbury actors stole Tesco entertainment as whispers resurfaced - again - that State Qatar investors could snaffle supermarket chain.

Although Tesco was the one results optimistic, 15.3 - ball Sainsbury or 4 28pc - p vertical on reheated gossip Qatar whose investment authority has a 27 5pc its participation in the retailer could be an inclination of society. This time, the figure being brandished threat was 450 p apart.

Qatar could not buy three years Sainsbury's, but she has invested in a string of international companies it seeks to diversify. Qatar Holding - Division on investment Qatar Investment Authority - buy Harrods earlier this year for about ￡ 1. 5bn.

But the merchants urged caution on speculation. The prospect of a bid for Sainsbury Qatar made before tours - when rumours supply resumed cropped in October last year, shares stir-fry Sainsbury 10pc in a single day. In July of this year, shot Sainsbury until almost 5MC that speculation swept once more the market.

Traders noted that Sainsbury's ' increase could have as much to do with third-quarter results and news that the retailer was seeing a pick-up request he leads in Tesco period peak Christmas trade.

However, with Tesco amounting to a mere 10 to 430 Sainsbury of the Eclipse p its largest peer yesterday.

Rehash rumors about the Sainsbury's has helped market rally one day when the mood was also clarified by rising prices of raw materials. As metals hit new heights, minor lit up the rankings. Africa Barrick Gold claimed pole position, putting on 34? 600 percent, then that Antofagasta gained 71% to ￡ 15.28.

With minor heavy weight on the rise, the FTSE 100 obtained 38.17 38.17 points to 5808.45, while the FTSE 250 points 11299.44 148.09. Wednesday, investors will be discover that is defined for the promotion and demotion of CPI.

A final decision will be based on Tuesday closing price Wednesday, but indicative positions suggest that IMI could enter the FTSE 100 leave Cobham. IMI has 34 948 p while than Cobham 195.9 p 1.4.

Betfair may be set to enter the FTSE 250, while the Yell Group could be on the path of. Betfair on 62% to ￡ file while Yell throw 0.02 at 12.10 p.

Making an appearance alongside Sainsbury's ranking was Unilever thanks to an optimistic note from Michael Steib, an analyst at Morgan Stanley receives consumer giant a double-upgrade - boosting its position on "overweight"underweight"Unilever and raise his price target to ￡ 23.00 from ￡ 19.00.

In a note entitled "The New 'Unilever Model'", he wrote that while challenges remain "formidable", broker has been "encouraged by how Unilever appears more reshape its growth strategy".

He added that many risks - as competition and fresh produce - are now well understood by investors and must be taken into account in the pricing actions. Unilever has increased 53% to ￡ compared.

With investors optimistic mood, defensive were on the decline - National Grid throw 5 547?p and AstraZeneca has fallen from ￡ 30.27? 6?p.

Among liners of a second, a series of housebuilders were in first place after Bellway said he expected net profit before taxes for the first half of up 20pc.

Signs of a more promising prospect for the peer supported the Bellway housebuilders. Kaki, Taylor Wimpey and Barratt Developments put on 416.4 p, 33.7 1.77 to 29 percent and 7? to 86.3. But Bellway claimed gold medal over in more 54? 612?p.

Saint Modwen developer has also benefited from JP Morgan Cazenove boost "overweight" to "neutral" rating in an extensive review of the property sector. Analysts said St Modwen stock was lower by 22pc for three months. St Modwen increased hereditary 151 p.

Suffering from a carefree bearish note was supergroup. The retailer behind worship wear used by artists such as David Beckham, reduce back his losses at the beginning at the end of the 2 p to ￡ estimate. After having tripled its price starts from floating p 500 in March, brokers were optimistic about the prospects of the supergroup - last month, Goldman Sachs has begun to cover with a "conviction buy" rating and a price of ￡ 21.00 target.

But execution of noble broke ranks, start with a rating of "selling" and the fair value of ￡ 11.65 supergroup.

Analysts said the current assessment required "flawless execution" and raised concerns about the brand growth rates. Said broker supergroup naturally takes advantage of incentives offered by the owners, but questioned whether this would lead to brand expand too quickly and to early saturation.

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9 8pc - unemployment rate in November 9 6pc in October square

50,000 - Number of jobs created in the private sector

11,000 - The collapse of government posts

Agricultural wage mass increase expected by economists before 130,000 - figures released

172,000 - Increase of non-farm payrolls in October - figure has been revised upwards on Friday 151 000 initially

$600bn (￡ 380bn)-EDF amount they will pump in the economy between November and June, after the $1.7 billion already completed quantitative easing.

28,100 - Number of jobs in November, despite the beginning of the holiday shopping season retail losses

$ 1,400 - Award Gold jumped over $ 1,400 an ounce after employment data were released

5,745.32 - Closure of the FTSE 100 Friday, dropped to 0 4pc according to figures from the US unemployment level is released

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By DAVID K. RANDALL, AP Business Writer David K. Randall, Ap Business Writer – 18?mins?ago

NEW YORK – An unexpected increase in the U.S. unemployment rate pushed stocks down Friday as investors moved money into safer assets.

The unemployment rate climbed to a seven-month high in November as employers added only 39,000 jobs. Economists had forecast a gain of 145,000.

The unemployment rate climbed to 9.8 percent from 9.6 percent.

Investors had hoped that a strong jobs report would help extend a two-day stock rally. Expectations of job growth rose Wednesday after a report showed that hiring at small businesses increased to the highest levels in three years. That along with signs of stronger retail spending pushed the Dow Jones industrial average up 356 points over Wednesday and Thursday.

"In order for stocks to push through their highs for this year, we're going to need a positive number on the jobs front," Todd Salamone, the director of research at Schaeffer's Investment Research, had said before the report.

The Dow Jones industrial average was down 24.82, or 0.2 percent, to 11,337.59 in morning trading.

All but 8 of the 30 stocks that make up the Dow fell. DuPont led the index with a 1 percent gain.

The broader Standard and Poor's 500 index fell 3.45, or 0.3 percent, to 1,218.08. The index is 0.5 percent below the 2010 high it reached Nov. 5.

The Nasdaq composite index fell 3.06, or 0.1 percent, to 2,576.29.

Bond prices rose after the jobs report as traders bought safer assets. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.97 percent from 3.00 percent late Thursday. That yield helps set interest rates on many kinds of loans including home mortgages.

The weak jobs report served as a reminder that the recovery is proceeding fitfully. Economists say it will take up to 300,000 new jobs a month to reduce the unemployment rate significantly.

"The U.S. may have to face the fact that unemployment is going to be high for a long time," said Drew Matus, a senior economist at UBS. "There are people who need to be retrained for new jobs and that will take time."

In corporate news, discount retailer Big Lots Inc. fell 4 percent after reporting that its third-quarter income fell 42 percent.

Stocks overseas fell. The Euro Stoxx 50 index, which tracks blue chip companies in countries that use the euro, was down 0.3 percent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was down 0.6 percent.

The dollar fell 0.9 percent against an index of six currencies. Gold and other commodities rose.

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Analysts at Numis, who have a "buy" on Sportingbet, said a transaction between Sportingbet and Unibet "would be logical to Sportingbet settlement with the Department of justice United States - now that U.S. regulatory risk has been resolved, it is easier for a partner to value Sportingbet".

The broker said that a merger would also make strategic sense that businesses have geographical advantages capital complémentaires.Rive analysts also agreed that the regulations of the U.S. opens up the possibility of consolidation Sportingbet online.

Also to raise a sense was that Sportingbet had struck a joint venture between five second licensed bookmaker the Russia, First International Bookmakers Company news.

Russian sports NRC industry is growing rapidly, with a turnover estimated 1 $ 8bn (￡ 1. 12bn) per year.

Sportingbet is passed 4.85 to 63.3 percent to take place in the classification grouped top, while the greatest rival PartyGaming acquired 11.9-225 p.

M & A considerable rumour also stimulated Premier Oil .the ' Explorer gained 62% to ￡ 18,60 reports that the oil company supported by State of southern Korea showed an interest.But the company has sought to minimize any speculation.

Oil of Prime Minister and the rise of Sportingbet is entered as the FTSE 250 points 10923.2 56.71 while the FTSE 100 gained points 5820.41.Investisseurs 23.54 were keep an eye on developments in the sea of Ireland, waiting to see if Ireland will seek European assistance to deal with its support of the dette.Mais sales data at u.s. retail better than expected helped lift sentiment.

Blue chips included Invensys.Controls for products such as washing machines manufacturer has been following the comments of the Chief Executive which partner, South Rail, China could - in principle - buy Invensys if the price was bon.Se featured feel compelled to clarify the situation, Invensys has published a statement that he had received an approach say nor had any discussions regarding a possible for the company - or a strategic partner by taking a minority stake offer.

Despite the moves to quell speculation, Invensys surged 29.1 - or 9 13pc - 347.9 p at the head of the classification of large-cap.

Analysts in the evolution of the securities, which have a "buy" on Invensys, said that they do not consider CSR moving in tomorrow to make a call for tenders.

But they added that someone will show interest Invensys, their "current sum of the parts is p 433, which supports our goal of 435 p and Full Monty, we arrive at p 500 more close.

Just behind Invensys, producer of Platinum Lonmin ticked up to 71% to ￡ 18.38(1) after restarting its dividend at 15 cents per share, and after attending a recovery of prices and production.

Making ATAGO of risers was also two stocks were friends of fin.Après have dragged back during the recent storm provider reimbursement, Serco has been on the site.

8.5 To 571?p after disclosure of the revenue gained outsourcing giant should increase to approximately ￡ emissions at the end of 2012 as cash-strapped Governments and local authorities seek economies.

Analysts said Numis they are reassured by the Declaration, as well as news that Serco has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government regarding the economies.

Broker added as having lower on stock 10pc since one month, he sees scope for a relief rally, but added that this rally could be two short term and put in sourdine.Il settled on Serco rating to "hold" to "reduce".

Ticking place too was Marks & Spencer. after Marc Bolland, M & S Chief Executive, has unveiled its expected strategic review of the retailer last week, M & S shares came under pressure as traders concerned about the cost of an investment increased in the chain.

Analysts of Deutsche Bank laid their eyes on the test, saying that it was a plan long terme.alors plan should lead to more and less volatile profits in the long term, they said, short term it will result in a disturbance in stores so that benefits are unlikely to be seen by 2012 to partir.Bien broker has retained its "hold" rating on M & S, he moved the target prices up to 430 p 370 p, which helped raise M & S 10.7 percent 403.9.

Rolls-Royce was under pressure, investors were shaken by reports that a 747 Qantas flight must return to Sydney after the pilot saw smoke in the cabine.Bien 747 has been powered by General Electric engines and Qantas said probably smoke came from an instrument landing and was not related to the engine, it is enough to hold already anxious investors but Rolls fell 14 to 597 p.

Among second linings, housebuilders peppered Board loser after Persimmon reported a slower fall selling season and warns that a tight mortgage market detrimental to any resumption of the industry.

Khaki discard 2.9 357.3 percent, while Taylor Wimpey lost 1.02 to 24.95, Barratt Developments hangar 2.4 to 76.9% and Bovis Homes fell 6.6 percent 333.1.

But the increase was Cranswick, as a supplier of pork, bacon and sausages, displayed more high profits by increasing demand for pork products.

Panmure Gordon brought on Cranswick rating to "buy" to "wait", saying that close Friday 786 p represents a "point of entry good stock".Cranswick on 39 825 p.

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NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. stock index futures fell on Monday as a rise in the U.S. dollar weighed on commodity prices and looked set to put pressure on natural resource stocks.

The dollar has traded in a strong inverse relationship to U.S. equities recently. An unwinding of dollar short positions that began after solid U.S. jobs data last Friday gathered pace on Monday, while concerns over euro zone debt hurt the euro. The dollar was up 0.6 percent against a basket of currencies.

Metals prices slipped as the dollar rose, while oil prices fell 0.3 percent toward $86 a barrel, easing back from two-year highs earlier in the session. Gold slipped for the first time in three sessions but remained near record highs.

Alcoa Inc (AA.N), the largest U.S. aluminum producer, fell 1.4 percent to $13.80 in premarket trade, while other metals producers, such as Newmont Mining Corp (NEM.N) and Freeport McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc (FCX.N), also edged lower although volume was light.

"The dollar weakness, which has been one of the driving forces in the recent rally, is rebounding, causing a rethink in the dollar trade," said Andre Bakhos, director of market analytics at Lek Securities in New York.

"That coupled with calls by many for profit-taking has caused an early morning retreat."

S&P 500 futures fell 3.6 points and were below fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract. Dow Jones industrial average futures fell 14 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures lost 6 points.

U.S. stocks rose for the fifth straight week last week and have passed levels not seen since before the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, helped by Republican gains in the U.S. midterm elections and on news of more cheap money from the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The S&P 500 faces strong resistance at around 1,228, a key retracement of the benchmark's slide from its historic high in 2007 to the 12-year low in March 2009. The S&P closed at 1225.85 on Friday.

AOL Inc (AOL.N) is exploring strategic options, which include a possible tie-up with Yahoo Inc (YHOO.O), and has retained financial advisers to do so, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed sources. Yahoo's shares rose 1.7 percent to $16.55.

Intel Corp (INTC.O) was up 1.4 percent to $21.54 before the bell after UBS raised the stock's rating to "buy" from "neutral." UBS estimates the global semiconductor industry will see another couple of quarters of inventory adjustments.

Saudi Arabian Airlines ordered 12 Boeing Co 777-300 "Extended Range" planes for $3.3 billion, in addition to eight 787 Dreamliners, Boeing (BA.N) said Sunday. However, Boeing's shares traded down 1.4 percent to $70.30 in premarket trade.

Japan's Nikkei average rose 1.1 percent to a three-month closing high on Monday, adding to gains last week as investors shifted toward global equities on improving prospects for the U.S. economy. European stocks edged lower in early trade, with telecommunications shares such as Vodafone Plc (VOD.L) among the biggest drags.

(Reporting by Edward Krudy; editing by Jeffrey Benkoe)

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Analysts Panmure Gordon retained their "buy" rating on Unilever - the company behind the parsley and Dove.

Broker said think structurally, Unilever "is in its best State ever, with an almost refocused portfolio which should start to benefit from significant acquisitions filling its organizational change is largely complete, with a great best management team), and has a very strong balance sheet and a geographical skew is the envy of his peers."

The broker has also maintained its "buy" rating on Reckitt, saying: the owner of Cillit Bang was on track to deliver its orientation throughout the year.

Diageo has also received a boost to its European peers, higher p 27 to ￡ 11.87 in the wake of strong gains from Pernod-Ricard. The French maker of Absolut Vodka is undertaken for second-more great minds in the world behind Diageo.He announced the sale of the first quarter increased by 10pc due to a scheduled pick-up the United States and strong growth in emerging markets.

But also generate interest was a return to the rumor that Diageo could bid for game has French luxury goods pas.Groupe Moet Hennessy 66pc LVMH has 66pc, said that she had already refused any talk of a plan to sell champagne - maker .enfin, speculation arose in April 2009 after a possible agreement would make strategic reporting purposes. Diageo has refused to comment.

Plugs, traders were also slurping shares in Britvic, which increased by 26.8% 497.3 after the manufacturer said drinks recipes for 52 weeks has increased by 14 6pc on higher volumes, which prompted Altium titles at up to "buy" to "hold" rating.

"Britvic and, in fact, the British soft drinks market proved be resilient to the recession," said the broker.

But return among blue-chip international earnings rather than domestic were mostly having an impact. The high figures contributed to lift FTSE 100 points from 28.93 5757.86 and a maximum of six months, although this is still 67.15 points high for the year of 5825.01, struck on 15 April.

International earnings side, BT took the yellow Jersey, win 6.1 156.3%, after a court backed pension Trustees of the telecommunications company in conflict with the Government on the State guarantee to cover commitments if it goes bankrupt.

Mining shares were also in demand thanks to solid metals prices with Anglo American building ￡ 29.43? 72?p.

Intercontinental Hotels then up to 43 per cent to ￡ 12.15 as French Hotel Group Accor, raised its target profit and posted sales of third quarter slightly ahead of forecasts.This has contributed to seal positive sentiment following results from Whitbread earlier this week, which provided more evidence of a recovery in the hotel industry .the ' company behind Premier hostels and Costa Coffee gained 2 p to ￡ 17.31.

But the prospects were not so sunny for Tui Travel, languished at the bottom of losing Council excretion 25.4 205 percent after repeated its results 2009 and Panmure Gordon slashed finances.Analystes Director resigned their rating on big business travel Europe "hold" to "sell" taking into account the strong share price recent performance.

Join TUI among the laggards was Tullow Oil, which took a fall after a Ghana well off the coast could not find oil .the ' Explorer fell 26 percent to ￡ 12.27, saying encountered Onyina-1 exploration well water bearing reservoirs, which prompted the Oriel securities downgrade Tullow to "reduce" from "hold".Broker said that the result was a blow to sentiment and rating is now stretched.

But the evolution of retained their recommendation "buy", despite what they call a "disappointing result" securities analysts. ""The Campanian has tended to be less successful than the deepest Turonian where Jubilee, Owo and Twenenboa fields were discovered," said the broker.

Some retailers made an unexpected drop in sales at retail for the second month in a row in September.Brands & Spencer has increased 8.9% 418.3 after worn Bernstein analysts their price target to 460 p 410 p and maintains their "outperform"rating.""

Analysts said that the string "came, supported by cyclical rebound late"better"and senior pass.

"In the end, M & S favourable market trend seems to be related to continue and should translate into more progress like-for-like against comparative accessible," said the broker.

Plugs, Debenhams was out as well, win 5 76?p after announcing an increase in profit throughout the year and intend to restore its dividend next year.

Seymour Pierce analysts said that they believed that the company must provide earnings growth double digit growth with a more blot on acquisition opportunity.

FILLING Council head of doublures-deuxième, however, was Afren .the oil and gas company focused on Africa acquired 16? percent 132.4 after his Nigerian unit bought a stake in an oil majors, including Royal Dutch Shell and total oil field.

"Analysts Arbuthnot, called the"transformation"agreement.""Long gestation"big deal Afren"finally arrived and it offers at all levels: reserves, exploration upside and growth of major production," said the broker, retaining their strong accession"recommendation on the stock.

Investors taking a punt on William Hill .the bookmaker has increased by 7.2% 168,9 after saying that expected throughout the year operating profit at the upper end of the forecast of analysts.

Their earnings came a day when the FTSE 250 established points 72.83 10904.69.

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