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UK futures down bur European markets open Flat & US futures rising so a rise is likely after a a down start.

House prices were unchanged in June after falling slightly in the previous two months, property website Hometrack.co.uk says.

Debenhams, says it has received a rival bid approach from another party. A takeover attempt would come up against a 1.5 billion pound approach already on the table from Permira. Debenhams said the discussions with Permira were continuing.

IMI said Monday that for the six months ending 30 June 2003, on a like for like basis sales overall remain steady at similar levels to last year with volume improvements in Fluid Controls offsetting the expected reduction in Retail Dispense.

Alfred McAlpine said that at this stage in the year, overall prospects for the second half remain encouraging and our order books provide a strong platform for future progress. Overall performance to date has been in line with expectations.

Calendar All GMT	United Kingdom (F)inals (I)nterim	United States (Click Flag)	Europe & World
Mon 30th June Reports / Data	IMI Trading Statement, Wilson Bowden Photo-Me International (F), Regus (Q1), WPP (AGM) 09.30 May Final M4 y/y 09.30 May Net Consumer Credit 1.5bn exp. 09.30 May Net Lending Sec. On Dwellings 7.3bn exp. 09.30 June Preliminary M0 y/y 6.4% exp.	AAR Corp. AIR -0.02 Before Market Open Finish Line FINL 0.28 After Market Close HORIZON HEALTH CORP Before Market Open 15.00 June Chicago PMI 52.0 exp.	Gucci (Q2) 09.00 EMU April M3 3m ma 8.3% exp. 11.00 EMU June Economic Confidence 98.0 exp. 11.00 EMU June Industrial Confidence 13.0 exp. 11.00 EMU June Flash CPI y/y 2.0% exp. 11.00 EMU June Consumer Confidence 20.0 exp.
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