FTSE 100 index outlook feb 24 2012

FTSE 100 index outlook feb 24 2012, uk stock market feb 24 2012 : Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 11-17 points, or 0.3 percent on Friday, according to financial bookmakers, extending the previous session's advance in tandem with gains on Wall Street and in Asia after upbeat U.S. data fuelled hopes the world's biggest economy could help the global growth picture.

The UK blue chip index closed up 21.34 points, or 0.4 percent on Thursday at 5,937.89, supported by the U.S. data, better economic news from Germany and some robust corporate earnings.

The main UK macroeconomic focus will be on the second reading for British fourth-quarter GDP at 0930 GMT, with no change expected from the initial reading for a -0.2 percent quarterly decline, and annualised growth of 0.8 percent.

UK stocks to watch on Friday feb 24 2012 :

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
The part-state-owned bank posts full-year results.

HAMMERSON
The real estate group reports full-year results.

WILLIAM HILL
The bookmaker unveils full-year results.

BERENDSEN
The textile services group reveals full-year results.

STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS
The theatre schools firm posts first-half results.

BREWIN DOLPHIN HOLDINGS
The investment manager holds its annual general meeting.

OMG
The technology group holds its annual general meeting.

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