BP, Celsis, Reuters, Tate & Lyle: U.K., Irish Equity Preview

The following stocks may rise or fall in U.K. markets today. Stock symbols are in parentheses and prices are from the last market close.

The benchmark FTSE 100 Index fell 47, or 0.7 percent, to close at 6,659. The FTSE All-Share Index lost 23.31, or 0.7 percent, to 3,419.32.

Ireland's ISEQ Index declined 32.34, or 0.4 percent, to close at 7,835.09.

U.K. Companies:

British Airways Plc (BAY LN): Europe's third-biggest carrier's plans to introduce an airline flying between Europe and New York may be thwarted by U.S. Federal Aviation Administration moves, the London-based Times reported, without saying where it obtained its information. BA's stock dropped 3.25, or 0.7 percent, to 434.5.

BP Plc (BP/ LN): Europe's second-largest oil company by market value is in talks with the Abu Dhabi government to find a ``green energy'' process to generate electricity, the London- based Times reported, without saying where it got its information. BP's stock decreased 11.5 pence, or 1.8 percent, to 622.5.

Celsis International Plc (CEL LN): The U.K biotechnology company whose rapid detection kits are used to test for bacteria in vaccines is announcing earnings. Celsis' stock rose 3 pence, or 1.4 percent, to 212.5.

Nord Anglia Education Plc (NAE LN): The U.K school owner is announcing earnings. Nord Anglia's stock retreated 5.75 pence, or 1.5 percent, to 378.

Resolution Plc (RSL LN): Pearl Group Ltd. urged Standard Life Plc to clarify the terms of its offer for Resolution. Resolution's stock added 1 penny, or 0.1 percent, to 729.

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