FTSE 100 falters on Imperial Brands profit warning, coronavirus fear
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(Reuters) - UK shares ended a two-day rally on Wednesday, as tobacco group Imperial Brands slid after sounding a profit warning alarm and the coronavirus epidemic kept investors on edge.The FTSE 100 lost 0.2% by 0825 GMT, after gaining more than 2% over the last two sessions when China announced stimulus measures to safeguard against any hit from the virus outbreak, which has killed nearly 500 people.The midcaps were flat. Imperial Brands fell 5.2% and was set for its worst day in four..