London shares - mid-morning features

OUTLOOK Shell Q4 profit seen ahead despite weak output

IOS 20 - 21p +3.75p
Selected yesterday on the "UPS" and moving fast this morning, just news now... SUSPENDED
They are on advanced discussions and further announcement in the next few days..........

India Outsourcing Services Plc (the "Company")
25 January 2008
Share price movement

The Directors have noted the recent increase in the Company's share price and
announce that they are in advanced discussions with regard to a potential
transaction which would constitute a reverse takeover under the AIM Rules for
Companies. They have requested that the Company's shares be suspended from
trading on AIM pending a further announcement in the next few days.

OUTLOOK Cairn Energy to highlight India oil project in trading update

STOCKWATCH Carlsberg lower as projected S&N synergies disappoint

STOCKWATCH Heineken shares off high as investors digest S&N takeover bid UPDATE

OUTLOOK Johnson Matthey to give upbeat outlook in trading statement

UK small caps remain higher midday, Dicom Group climbs on trading update

WALL STREET OUTLOOK Higher open seen, Microsoft to boost tech sector

London shares - midday features

OUTLOOK Prudential FY sales seen up 15 pct

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Metals - Platinum, gold at record on South African mine stoppages

OUTLOOK Friends Provident to report strategic review results, new business sales

Metals - Copper remains higher midafternoon as fears ease over imminent slowdown

London shares - midafternoon features

Precious Metals Summary - London PM Fixings

TFN economic and business calendar to Friday Feb 8

OUTLOOK Standard Life FY sales seen up 11 pct