Nov 9 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening 71 points higher at
5,981 on Monday, according to financial bookmakers.
* G4S: Canadian security firm GardaWorld, which launched a hostile bid last
month for larger rival G4S Plc GFS.L , said on Sunday it has extended its offer
after the British company repeatedly rejected its offers. * CODEMASTERS: British videogame developer Codemasters Group Holdings
CDM.L said on Friday it had received a buyout offer from U.S.-based videogame
publisher Take-Two Interactive Software Inc TTWO.O for 485 pence per
share. * TRADE TALKS: The European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier said he
was very happy to be back in London on Sunday and work would continue on
securing a trade deal with Britain. * GOLD: Gold prices firmed, bolstered by a weaker dollar and hopes of more
coronavirus stimulus measures under U.S. President-elect Joe Biden. * OIL: Oil prices gained more than 2%, with Brent futures rising above $40 a
barrel, after Joe Biden clinched the U.S. presidency and buoyed risk appetite,
offsetting worries about impact on fuel demand from the worsening coronavirus
pandemic. * The UK blue-chip index .FTSE closed 0.1% higher on Friday, although
gains were limited by concerns over surging coronavirus cases and a Brexit-trade
deal, while investors waited for the outcome of a close U.S. presidential
election race. UK CORPORATE DIARY:
Dignity Plc DTY.L Q3 trading statement
Ultra Electronics Holdings Plc ULE.L Q3 trading statement
On the Beach OTB.L FY trading update
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