P245 CEEFAX 245  Fri 20 May  21:15/41
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  (Midday): Blue chips remained in    
  negative territory as investors     
  took profits after yesterday'u      
  sharp rally.                        
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  Dealers reported a volatile market  
  marked by today's double witching   
  options on futures expirations.     
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  "A lot of serious investors always  
  step to the sidelines on options    
  expirations day," said one trader.  
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