UPDATE 1-UK Stocks Factors to watch on Nov 11

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Nov 11 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening 6 points
higher at 6,603 on Wednesday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures UP
0.11% ahead of cash market open.

* BAE SYSTEMS: BAE Systems BAES.L slightly raised its profit forecast,
saying demand for its capabilities remained high and orders for military kit
this year, including Germany's plan to purchase new Typhoon jets, had exceeded
expectations. * COCA COLA HBC: Coca Cola HBC AG CCH.L beat analysts' estimate for
third-quarter revenue, helped by a rebound in demand from fast-food chains,
pubs, theatres and other public spaces during summer as COVID-19 restrictions
were relaxed. * JD WETHERSPOON: J D Wetherspoon JDW.L posted lower sales for the first
quarter of its new financial year, hit by coronavirus restrictions, including
changes in the tier categories, a 10pm curfew and a requirement to order all
food and drink at the table. * GREAT PORTLAND: Property developer Great Portland Estates GPOR.L
reported an 18% plunge in the valuation of its retail portfolio due to the
coronavirus restrictions, with office take-up in central London dropping to a
record low. * WORKSPACE: Workspace Group WKP.L swung to a first-half loss and pushed
back a decision on full-year dividend as the office space provider struggled
with a rise in customers vacating and downsizing due to the coronavirus
crisis. * INFORMA: Britain's Informa Plc INF.L said it could become cash positive
by January after completing its debt restructuring and refinancing, coupled with
its cost cutting programme, as the group struggles with the coronavirus hit to
the events industry. * GOLD: Gold prices edged higher, supported by a softer dollar, while
concerns about surging COVID-19 cases in the United States and logistical
challenges over the mass roll-out of a potential vaccine further bolstered the
metal's appeal. * OIL: Oil prices climbed over 1%, after an industry report showed U.S.
crude inventories have fallen more than expected. * The UK blue-chip index .FTSE closed 1.8% higher on Tuesday as prospect
of an effective COVID-19 vaccine and optimism about a Brexit trade deal with
European Union electrified the mood. For more on the factors affecting European stocks, please click on:
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