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News Headlines: U.S. stocks managed a higher close led by gains in technology, as investors weighed mixed corporate earnings and forecasts before deciding to buy Boots says its core chemist chain performed well in the first quarter, in line with expectations as promotions boosted sales. They achieved underlying sales growth of 4.6 percent compared with analysts' predictions of 3.0-5.5 percent growth and 3.6 percent reported in the fourth quarter. Profit margins were ahead of this time last year, as expected. Legal & General has posted a slight rise in first half profits to 365 million pounds but surprised with a 2.6 percent increase to its dividend payout. Cable & Wireless has reported first quarter revenues of 974 million pounds, down two percent on the previous quarter . C&W said on Thursday a flat revenue performance in Britain was better than expected, though it was offset by decline in the Caribbean Scottish Power has announced a forecast-beating 34 percent rise in first quarter profits boosted by improved performance at each of its four divisions MFI has reported a 19 percent rise in half year profits, as store refurbishments boosted sales, and says it is confident over its full year prospects. Pre-tax profits, before exceptional items, for the 24 weeks to June 14 rose 18.7 percent from a year ago to 54.5 million pounds. Astra Zeneca . Awaiting data
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