FTSE 250 movers: Homeserve gains on growth predications

21st May 2013 15:20

Homeserve shares were rising strongly after the group said it is confident it will return to modest growth in 2014/2015. The group said it has clear Sales and Marketing plans for increasing both customer acquisition and retention and expects UK customer numbers to stabilise at around 1.9m from March 2014. Ophir Energy made gains after Exane upgraded the stock to outperform, with a target price of 570p. Meanwhile, online gaming group bwin.party was in the red after seeing sales shrink sharply in the first quarter as it looks to restructure in the face of increased regulation. FTSE 250 - RisersHomeserve (HSV) 246.10p +8.41%Ophir Energy (OPHR) 412.80p +7.75%Kenmare Resources (KMR) 31.48p +5.39%Inmarsat (ISAT) 699.50p +5.03%New World Resources A Shares (NWR) 115.40p +4.25%Hochschild Mining (HOC) 259.20p +4.10%Salamander Energy (SMDR) 206.60p +3.77%Imagination Technologies Group (IMG) 348.50p +3.44%Kier Group (KIE) 1,241.00p +3.42%Essar Energy (ESSR) 149.60p +3.10%FTSE 250 - FallersParagon Group Of Companies (PAG) 330.60p -4.51%Telecom Plus (TEP) 1,235.00p -3.89%Bwin.party Digital Entertainment (BPTY) 139.90p -2.37%Genus (GNS) 1,443.00p -2.10%Daejan Holdings (DJAN) 3,988.00p -2.04%St. Modwen Properties (SMP) 314.90p -1.90%ICAP (IAP) 338.50p -1.54%National Express Group (NEX) 212.80p -1.48%Chemring Group (CHG) 289.00p -1.43%Mitie Group (MTO) 263.70p -1.38%NR