UK Stocks-Factors to watch on November 25 (updated)
25/11/2025 08:01
Adds new items, updates futures Nov 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.14%. * DOMINO'S PIZZA GROUP: Domino's Pizza Group said that its CEO Andrew Rennie has stepped down, and will be replaced by COO Nicola Frampton on an interim basis. * EASYJET: EasyJet EZJ.L reported better-than-expected full-year operating profit and upgraded its medium-term target for its holidays business after meeting the target early. * COMPASS GROUP: Compass Group CPG.L forecast about 10% profit growth for fiscal 2026 after beating annual earnings estimates, as it benefits from new business growth in the United States. * AO WORLD: AO World AO.L raised its annual profit forecast supported by robust demand and market share gains in its core consumer business. * BEAZLEY: Beazley BEZG.L cut its annual insurance written premiums forecast to a growth rate of flat to low single digits percentage, weighed down by increased competition and subdued growth in the cyber insurance sector. * KINGFISHER: Kingfisher KGF.L upgraded its full-year profit outlook as it reported a 0.9% rise in underlying sales for its third quarter, winning market share in the UK. * HILTON FOOD: Hilton Food HFG.L said that Steve Murrells is stepping down as CEO, with Mark Allen transitioning to an executive chair role. * MARSTON'S: Marston's MARS.L beat annual profit expectations, and said it was heading into the crucial holiday season with Christmas bookings 11% ahead of last year. * WH SMITH: Britain's financial regulator is making enquiries at WH Smith about accounting errors uncovered in the retailer's U.S. business, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. * COMMODITIES: Oil prices eased as talks to end the Ukraine war remain inconclusive, while copper rose with traders weighing supply developments against a quiet macro calendar. Gold prices extended gains on revived prospects of a U.S. rate cuts. * For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on: LIVE/ TODAY'S UK PAPERS > Financial Times PRESS/FT > Other business headlines PRESS/GB (Compiled by Tuhina and Simone Lobo in Bengaluru) ((tuhina@thomsonreuters.com))