UK's Hikma gains on strong first-half profit
BUZZ-UK's Hikma gains on strong first-half profit ** Shares of British drugmaker Hikma Pharmaceuticals HIK.L rose about 7% to 1,680p, among top gainers on FTSE midcaps .FTMC
** Co posts 9% rise in core operating profit to $405 million
** HIK reiterates full-year outlook
** YTD, stock up ~11%
(Reporting by Jahanvi Kothari in Bengaluru)