Pubdate: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 Source: Financial Times (UK) Copyright: The Financial Times Limited 2006 Contact: http://www.ft.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/154 Authors: Robert Orr, Neil Hume Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/pot.htm (Cannabis) Small-Caps GW GAINS FROM FDA'S STAND ON CANNABIS USE *GW Pharmaceuticals, which is developing medicines derived from cannabis, was given a lift as the US Food and Drug Administration confirmed it did not endorse the smoking of the drug for medical purposes. Evolution Securities said this was good news for GW as it may make its product a "politically expedient option". GW shares gained 10.1 per cent to 98p. *Gondola Holdings, owner of Pizza Express, fell 1.8 per cent to 3371/2p on fears that a large chunk of stock could hit the market next month. From May 9 two pre-flotation backers, TDR Capital and Capricorn Ventures, will be free to sell their holding of 51 per cent. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth Wehrman