** Evraz, one of Russia’s largest steel producers,
-c.4% & top midcap loser after co’s H1 profit misses
forecast

** H1 EBITDA falls 38% to $577 mln (co cites weaker steel
prices); analysts polled by Reuters had expected $593 mln

** Among top 5 most actively traded UK midcaps on Thurs,
with nearly 1/5th 30 day avg vol through in less than 30 mins of
trade

** Stock up 136% YTD vs 54% gain in FTSE All Share basic
metals index