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BUZZ-Zoopla: shares jump 13 pct in heavy volume on uSwitch buy

Reuters - UK Focus

** Property portal Zoopla hits 2.5-wk highs & on course for biggest one-day rise since end-Jan in hefty volume

** Buys price comparison service uSwitch for 160 mln pounds to offer home energy deals to customers visiting its websites & mobile apps

** Analysts say deal sensible & at a good price

** Zoopla diversifying just months after new entrant OnTheMarket.com (OTM) disrupted mkt Zoopla & Rightmove largely had to themselves

** Zoopla, up c.13 pct, standout FTSE 250 performer in volume c.23 times its 90-day daily avg

** Stock down c.6 pct YTD vs c.37 pct advance from Rightmove; some analysts say OTM a plus for Rightmove (LSE: RMV.L - news) as has undermined Zoopla's strength (RM (LSE: RM.L - news) : tricia.wright1.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)