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BUZZ-Dunelm: Strong Q4 sales spur rally

** British retailer's shares up 3.7% and second top risers on FTSE midcap index in volume

** Dunelm reports a 17.7% rise in Q4 revenue, helped by stronger online and home delivery sales

** "Dunelm bought twice as much seasonal stock (e.g. electric fans, garden and BBQ related items) which led to seasonal sales +70% and helped to offset the negative impact of a late Easter" - Jefferies

** Up to Thursday's close, stock had fallen 25.8 pct this year, compared with a 7.2 pct rise on FTSE 250

** Third most actively traded UK midcap on Friday