June 27 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open higher on Tuesday, with futures up 0.55%.
* ASTON MARTIN: Aston Martin said it remained on track to report an adjusted profit of 500 million pounds ($636.7 million) by fiscal year 2025.
* PZ CUSSONS: PZ Cussons forecast a
higher full-year profit
, encouraged by strong fourth-quarter performance in Africa and improvement in soap maker's margins due to price hikes earlier in the year.
* PETROFAC: Oilfield services firm Petrofac Ltd forecast
lower first-half revenue
in engineering and construction division, its largest unit.
* OFWAT: Water industry regulator Ofwat gave its
go ahead
to schemes totalling 2.2 billion pounds ($2.80 billion) for starting infrastructure work in next two financial years and tackle problems such as storm overflows and river water quality.
* JD SPORTS: JD Sports Fashion said there had been some
softening
in trade in its North American business in June.
* CAB PAYMENTS: CAB Payments Holdings
London listing
.
* METIS ENGINEERING: British battery sensor firm Metis Engineering said it has
developed a sensor
to measure electric vehicle (EV) battery health that should allow insurers to properly assess damage after accidents and allow them to avoid unnecessary write-offs.
* SHOP PRICE INFLATION: British shop price inflation slowed this month, a survey showed.
* OIL: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, spurred by worries about political instability in Russia and possible supply disruptions, as well as U.S. demand hopes ahead of the summer driving season.
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