FTSE 100 outperforms European peers on strong earnings, upbeat GDP data By Reuters
(Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 rebounded on Wednesday, supported by positive earnings updates from companies including Diageo (LON:DGE), while stronger-than expected monthly GDP data bolstered optimism about a sharp recovery from the pandemic-driven slump last year. The blue-chip index rose 0.3%, with spirits maker Diageo adding 2.7% after it forecast organic operating profit growth to be at least 14% in its current fiscal year and restarted its capital return programme. Catering company Compass Group (LON:CPG) rose 1.9% as it said its fiscal third-quarter margins would improve sequentially, supported by cost-cutting measures,...
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