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U.S stocks failed to find direction with some weaker than expected earnings and economic news, the continued high price of oil and Friday's monthly options expiration.

Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries reported a 5.3% inline rise in half-year profits of 31.7m and added that current trading was in line with expectations.

Cadbury Schweppes said it was cautiously optimistic about the outcome for its full year and expected to deliver results within its target ranges, However its costs have risen faster than inflation.

Hilton Group said that profits for the first four months of the year had doubled, as the hotel sector continues to recover from last year's slump.

Tomkins engineering posted higher profits of 69 million pounds above expectations, and said key markets improved in the period as its three-year restructuring plan showed results.

AttentiV Systems (I), Castings (I), Wolverhampton & Dudley (I)

Hilton Group (AGM), Lloyds TSB (AGM), Rotork (AGM)

April prov M4/M4 lending (08:30), April PSNCR (08:30),

BBA April net sterling lending (08:30), BSA / CML April mortgage lending (08:30)

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