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In the US a midday rally ran out of steam as the Nasdaq composite crossed 2,000 for the first time in nearly two years, only to fall back and drag the rest of the market with it. The Dow Jones finished up 19.78, S&P down 1.89 down 19.82 to 1960.2 DEBENHAMS SHARES SUSPENDED .... Awaiting further news Reed Elsevier publisher said it is on track for double-digit 2003 earnings growth,BUT that a soft education market and increased investment would result in slightly lower growth in 2004. Mitchells & Butlers pub operator reported a one percent drop in annual profits (just above analyst forecasts) and said the outlook for its business is improving but it remains cautious on the outlook for consumer spending.Securicor reported a slight rise in profits and said although it was still seeing tough trading it saw 2004 with confidence. They posted profits of 80.2 million pounds and boosted its annual dividend by 14 percent to 2.4 pence per share. Kelda water and utility group reported a 5.8 percent rise in half-year profits that was at the top end of market forecasts, Premier Farnell electronics distributor reported a fall in third-quarter profits in line with market expectations, but said it had seen uneven signs of improvement in its key markets. Profits fell to 15.2 million pounds with analysts forecast of 15.2 million to 16.4 million pounds. Cadbury Later On Today |
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