STOCK WATCH

■ CML Microsystems rose as a positive update cheered investors. Ahead of its interim results in November, the electronic chip maker said that it has enjoyed ‘strong’ trading for the six months to the end of September.

The AIM-listed firm expects to rake in far more revenue than last year, having enjoyed favourable exchange rates.

As a result, CML said it now expects revenue and profit for the year to be ahead of market expectations. Shares rose 11.7pc, or 41p, to 391p.