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U.S. stock markets tumbled led by losses in technology stocks

Hays recruitment reported higher first-half profits 83.2 million pounds up from 76.1 million a year ago but said it remained cautious about the outlook for staffing.

Antofagasta copper miner new FTSE 100 company announced a 87 percent jump in annual profit to $180.7 million at the top end of forecasts led by a sharp rise in copper prices.

McCarthy & Stone retirement homebuilder said it expected to post another satisfactory set of half year results, as it met its sales target up 15 percent for the year.

Bodycote metals engineer met forecasts with a 16 percent fall in profits to 32 million pounds and said it was raising 64.2 million pounds by issuing new shares.

French Connection reported an expected 28% rise in profit to 38.7 million pounds and said the new year had started well, with improved wholesale orders and continuing strong US sales growth.

Glisten (I), Hays (I), Linx Printing (I), Redrow (I), Aegis Group (F),

Afa Systems (F), Bodycote (F), Cairn Energy (F), Chorion (F), Countrywide Assured (F), Ennstone (F), French Connection (F), Litho Supplies (F), Lookers (F), Metalrax Group (F), Peterhouse Group (F), SIG (F), Jan industrial/manufacturing production & Trade (09:30)

Albertson's (Q4) Interpublic (Q4) Kroger (Q4)

Degussa (F), Volkswagen (F) T online (F), GPC Biotech (F) Deutsche Post AG Deutsche Post AG(F) CNP Assurances (F), Neopost (F)

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