BUZZ — UK's Alkemy Capital Investments falls after first — half loss widens

* Shares of UK-based holding company Alkemy Capital Investments down 5% at 260 pence * Co's first-half loss before tax widens to £1.31 million ($1.74 million) from £1.13 million a year earlier, due to higher finance and administrative expenses * Stock down ~9% YTD ($1 = £0.7540) (Reporting by Neeshita Beura in Bengaluru) ((Neeshita.Beura@thomsonreuters.com)