FTSE 250 movers: St James's Place rises on FuM increase

31st Oct 2012 15:43

Wealth management group St James's Place rose strongly after reporting a six per cent increase in funds under management (FuM) in the third quarter as it reported good growth in new business despite the continuing macroeconomic uncertainty. Energy company Essar was higher after gaining permission to chop down trees close to its Mahan coal block. Afren, the energy firm focused in Africa and the Middle East, rose after announcing that it has seen the flow of first oil at its Okoro field extension, off the coast of south east Nigeria.Meanwhile, Go-Ahead Group and National Express were both taking a hit, which may be linked to the numerous reports coming out of the US which state there have been significant disruptions to transport in the hurricane-hit country, where both companies operate. There have been no confirmed reports of either vehicle or equipment damage. FTSE 250 - RisersSt James's Place (STJ) 397.60p +4.71%Ferrexpo (FXPO) 208.80p +4.40%F&C Asset Management (FCAM) 98.30p +3.97%IP Group (IPO) 119.30p +3.74%Essar Energy (ESSR) 136.40p +3.73%Ashtead Group (AHT) 376.40p +3.24%Atkins (WS) (ATK) 718.50p +2.72%Afren (AFR) 136.70p +2.70%Rathbone Brothers (RAT) 1,302.00p +2.44%Dechra Pharmaceuticals (DPH) 619.50p +2.40%FTSE 250 - FallersGo-Ahead Group (GOG) 1,300.00p -5.32%National Express Group (NEX) 170.00p -4.12%COLT Group SA (COLT) 109.70p -4.02%Spirent Communications (SPT) 144.50p -3.60%Man Group (EMG) 79.20p -3.59%ITE Group (ITE) 193.90p -2.76%New World Resources A Shares (NWR) 264.10p -2.69%African Barrick Gold (ABG) 420.30p -2.57%Provident Financial (PFG) 1,374.00p -2.14%Regus (RGU) 100.70p -1.95%NR