UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Nov 26
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Nov 26 (Reuters) -Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.3%.
* AO WORLD: British online consumer electricals retailer AO World AO.L raised its annual profit outlook as it reported a 30% rise in first-half profit on the back of a return to double digit revenue growth in its main business to consumer operation.
* COMPASS: British food catering firm Compass Group CPG.L on Tuesdayforecast a slightly slower-than-expected growth in 2025 profit after a 16% jump in the previous year on new businesses and staff returning to offices and eating at canteens.
* HALFORDS: British bicycle and car products retailer Halfords Group HFD.L forecast its future costs to increase by around 23 million pounds ($28.8 million) due to higher employer social security contributions following the UK budget in October.
* TOPPS TILES: British tile retailer Topps Tiles TPT.L posted an about 50% slump in annual profit on Tuesday, hurt by weak demand in home repair and maintenance sector, as broader economic woes continue to weigh on customer spending.
* BARCLAYS: Barclays BARC.L said it planned to set up a new private banking booking centre in Singapore by 2026 to tap into the city-state's expanding pool of ultra-wealthy clients, financial institutions, and family offices.
* UK SHOP PRICES: Prices in British shops fell less sharply this month, according to a survey from the British Retail Consortium that suggested consumers could face renewed pressure on their spending power.
* OIL: Oil prices ticked up in early trade after falling in the previous session.
* GOLD: Gold prices held steady after a 3% drop in the previous session.
* METALS: Copper prices fell on the day.
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Reporting by Aby Jose Koilparambil and DhanushVignesh Babu in Bengaluru; Editing by Sumana Nandy
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