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London’s FTSE 100 got off to a steady start into a session likely to be defined by numbers for the US economy, with the final reading for GDP data expected to be revised higher.
The main UK stock index added around 14 points in opening trade, modestly extending its three-session rising streak. Energy provider SSE upped its profit forecasts.