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13:19 GMT 02Jun2009-Biocompatibles up after cancer data

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Shares in Biocompatibles (BII.L) rise 8.3 percent, building on gains of around 6 percent from Monday, on the back of positive cancer trials data.

"In our view, these trials add to the growing body of evidence supporting the use of drug eluting beads in HCC and mCRC," says analyst Michael Aitkenhead at Piper Jaffray in a note to clients.

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13:08GMT 02Jun2009-Penna up as job advice demand soars

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Shares in Penna Consulting (PECO.L) rise 13.4 percent after the human resources consultancy trebles its full-year profit, driven by demand for its job advice services from companies laying off staff.