Breaking pre-market news on Wednesday,
- Societe Generale says it will struggle to reach 2012 profit target because of Greece/economic back drop — statement.
- Northern Rock announces half year loss (underlying) of £78.8m — statement.
- Thomas Cook CEO steps down with immediate affect; company says trading in line with lowered expectations — statement and statement.
- Cairn Energy fails to find oil again off Greenland – statement.
- Stockbroker Evolution Group gets bid approach — statement.
- Corporate: Legal & General, GKN, Next, ENRC, Standard Chartered, Rexam, WS Atkins, F&C Asset Management, Ferrexpo, Rightmove, Xcite Energy, Vectura, Taylor Wimpey, Avanti Communications, Hardy Oil & Gas,