UK Stocks-Factors to watch on February 24 (updated)
24/02/2026 07:42
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Feb 24 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening flat on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 largely unchanged.
* UNITE GROUP: Unite Group UTG.L warned that annual income would fall in 2026 as the company grapples with weaker demand and slower bookings from international students.
* CONVATEC: Convatec CTEC.L lifted its medium-term organic revenue growth target to 6% to 8%, after reporting a 12.1% rise in annual adjusted operating profit, supported by steady demand in its chronic‑care portfolio and new product launches.
* CRODA: Croda International CRDA.L set out ambitious profit margin targets for 2028, as the specialty chemicals maker continued to streamline its business after facing subdued demand in some regions due to U.S. tariffs last year.
* STANDARD CHARTERED: Standard Chartered STAN.L reported that full-year pretax profit rose 16%, as robust global banking and strong wealth inflows boosted revenue at the emerging markets-focused lender.
* OIL: Oil prices rose, nearing seven-month highs, with traders assessing geopolitical risks ahead of another round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, while U.S. trade policy uncertainty added to broader concerns.
* METALS: Copper pulled higher as Chinese traders return to the market after holiday, while caution stemming from rising inventories and U.S. tariff uncertainties persists.
* GOLD: Gold prices fell as investors booked profits after bullion rose more than 2% in the previous session, while pressure from a stronger dollar also weighed on the yellow metal.
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(Compiled by Neeshita Beura in Bengaluru)
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