Oct 27 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening 11
points lower at 5,781 on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers.
* HSBC: HSBC Holdings PLC HSBA.L posted a 35% drop in quarterly profit,
better than expected, as higher loan loss provisions on the economic fallout
from the COVID-19 pandemic were cushioned by the reining in of
expenses. * Rolls-Royce: British aero-engine maker Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc RR.L
plans to temporarily close factories, reduce working hours and cut benefits as
part of new cost-cutting measures, the Financial Times reported on
Monday. * GOLD: Gold prices rose after a fresh wave of coronavirus infections raised
concerns over a global economic recovery and bolstered the precious metal's
safe-haven appeal. * OIL: Oil prices eked out small gains after recent sharp losses, but
sentiment remained subdued as a surge in global coronavirus cases hit prospects
for crude demand while supply is rising. * The UK blue-chip index .FTSE closed 1.2% lower on Monday weighed by
travel and energy stocks, while a resurgence in novel coronavirus cases stoked
fears of a faltering economic recovery and dragged down European
markets. UK CORPORATE DIARY:
Luxfer Holdings Plc LXFR.L Q3 earnings
Whitbread Plc WTB.L HY earnings
Bloomsburry Publishing Plc BLPU.L HY earnings
Renalytix AI Plc RENX.L Q4 earnings
HSBC Holdings Plc HSBA.L Q3 earnings
BP Plc BP.L Q3 earnings
Hunting Plc HTG.L Trading statement
St. James Place Plc SJP.L New Business Announcement
First Derivatives Plc FDPF.L Q2 earnings
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