FTSE 250 movers: Micro Focus falls after sluggish sales

11th Aug 2010 14:29

Legacy software specialist Micro Focus is sharply lower after it slashed its sales forecasts for this year following a sluggish first quarter and slow licence sales, though earnings guidance is unchanged.Ukraine iron ore producer Ferrexpo is lower amid a backdrop of lower metals prices.Don't read too much into the rally in Connaught's share price. Shares in the beleaguered social housing group are still down by 85% on the month.FTSE 250 - RisersConnaught (CNT) 17.75p +32.46%Gartmore Group (GRT) 123.90p +5.90%F&C Commercial Property Trust (FCPT) 90.00p +2.27%Cranswick (CWK) 859.50p +1.12%UK Commercial Property Trust (UKCM) 75.50p +0.94%Lamprell (LAM) 272.50p +0.78%Rathbone Brothers (RAT) 827.50p +0.73%Dexion Absolute GBP Shares (DAB) 138.00p +0.73%Electra Private Equity (ELTA) 1,310.00p +0.61%Genus (GNS) 736.50p +0.61%FTSE 250 - FallersMicro Focus International Plc (MCRO) 283.30p -32.39%Heritage Oil (HOIL) 359.70p -20.07%DS Smith (SMDS) 134.50p -5.75%JD Sports Fashion (JD.) 740.00p -5.13%Xchanging (XCH) 153.00p -4.73%BBA Aviation (BBA) 190.40p -4.61%Charter International (CHTR) 643.00p -4.32%St. Modwen Properties (SMP) 167.20p -4.18%Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) 324.30p -4.14%Ferrexpo (FXPO) 289.40p -4.11%