UK Stocks-Factors to watch on February 25

HALEON

25/02/2026 04:39

Feb 25 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.4%.

* HSBC: HSBC Holdings HSBA.L reported a 7.4% decline in full-year pretax profit, pressured by $4.9 billion worth of one-off charges.

* OIL: Oil prices were hovering near seven-month highs as the threat of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran that could disrupt supply continued to worry investors as talks between the parties are set for Thursday.

* METALS: Copper extended gains as traders bet on restocking demand after Chinese market participants returned after holidays.

* GOLD: Gold prices climbed as investors flocked to the safe-haven metal during Asian trading, amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that struck down a swathe of President Donald Trump's measures.

* FTSE: Britain's FTSE 100 was little changed on Tuesday, as gains in miners and utilities were offset by losses in financials, while investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting trade stance.

* UK CORPORATE DIARY:

Diageo
DGE.L
HY results
Aston Martin
AML.L
FY results
Haleon
HLN.L
FY results
St James's Place
SJP.L
FY results
Hiscox
HSX.L
FY results
Shaftesbury Capital
SHCS.L
FY results
Jet2
JET2.L
Trading update

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 (Compiled by Neeshita Beura in Bengaluru)

 ((Neeshita.Beura@thomsonreuters.com))