ISA International's share price has continued to improve from the trough caused by a succession of difficulties last year.

An expected movement in economic conditions should also assist ISA in its office products business, Peter Black in its consumer products business and Hill Hire in its lorry hire business.

Shares in Pace Micro Technology, the set-top decoder manufacturer, are still rising on news that BSkyB is offering free digital set-top boxes for Sky Digital subscribers. BSkyB has also said that it remains on target to reach one million digital customers by October.

Bradford Property Trust announced on Tuesday a deal to purchase 432 residential properties from the Pemberstone Group for a total cash payment of £20.4 million. The properties include 324 houses and 108 apartments and would generate a total gross rental income of £1.9 million if full let.

The company specialises in the management and improvement of residential property in the south as well as northern England, with a good record of steady profits growth.

The private rented sector of the housing market is likely to expand in the future

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