UK Stocks-Factors to watch on January 26 (updated)

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26/01/2026 07:58

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Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.08%.

* S4 CAPITAL: S4 Capital SFOR.L said its 2025 profit and revenue would be better than its previously lowered forecast, offering relief to investors after a bruising year in which Martin Sorrell's advertising firm cut its outlook several times.

     * RYANAIR: Ryanair RYA.I boosted its forecast for average fare growth after bookings for 2026 got off to a strong start and the airline predicted annual after-tax profit would likely jump by a third.

* ANTOFAGASTA: Chile’s environmental regulator said it has fined Antofagasta Minerals ANTO.L about $775,000 for failing to comply with water management regulations at its Centinela copper mine.

* SPIRE HEALTHCARE: British private hospital group Spire Healthcare SPI.L is in early-stage talks with several buyout firms including Bridgepoint BPTB.L and Triton Partners to "explore strategic options", it said.

* BANKS: HSBC HSBA.L and NatWest NWG.L are set to follow their European rivals and lift their key profit targets when they report annual earnings in the coming weeks, people close to the matter said.

* JOBS: Vacancies for jobs in Britain continued to fall in December and the pace of increases in advertised salaries slowed, according to a survey on Monday that added to signs of a cooling labour market.

* OIL: Oil prices rose on Monday due to production disruptions in major U.S. crude-producing regions.

* METALS: Copper hovered near a one-week high amid a weak dollar.

* GOLD: Gold surged to a record high above $5,100 an ounce, extending a historic rally as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

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 (Compiled by Neeshita Beura in Bengaluru)

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