BUZZ-Fenner: best day in 6 months on strong outlook

** British engineering company Fenner (Stuttgart: 0UR.SG - news) rises as much as 12 pct, biggest pct gain in over 6 months

** Says FY operating profit to be ahead of previous expectations, boosted by its medical business

** 5-star rated Numis raises rating to "add" from "hold"

** "AEP business is improving across all activities including oil & gas business as the North American rig count improves" says the analyst

** Also, 4-star rated Jefferies raises price target to 390p from 380p

** Over 850,000 shares change hands, ~1.4x its 30-day avg

** Stock among top pct gainers on FTSE Small Cap Index

(Reuters Messanging: aniruddha.c.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)