Carphone Warehouse has increased its broadband customer base to over 2.7 million users and connected 12% more mobile phone customers in Q3.

Technology group Misys has proposed a merger of its healthcare arm with Allscripts, a medical software specialist. The $330 million will see Misys acquire the rival and spin off the enlarged unit as a separate business.

Provider of safety and quality services Intertek Group unveiled a 15.8% increase in full-year pre-tax profit.

Britain's second biggest bookmaker William Hill, reported a decline in full-year earnings reflecting a 'disappointing' performance from the company's internet division, offsetting gains from the retail business.

London-listed telecom stocks have been dragged down by fears over a US price war among mobile phone operators.

Telecoms giant BT has missed market forecasts for its Q3 earnings after its wholesale division was hit by a drop in premium-rate service revenue.

Software and banking group Misys believes growth in Asia will protect it from economic uncertainty in the UK and US.

Machinery auctioneer GoIndustry said it expects its 2007 full-year profits to come in below market expectations.

Computer component supplier OCZ Technology has warned full-year profits will be lower than expected due to weak retail sales.

Shares in price comparison website Moneysupermarket jumped 10% after it said annual revenue would be a minimum £160.9 million following strong internet sales growth.