The FTSE 100 closed 0.4% higher at 7,666.31 points, a three-week high, after drinks-maker Diageo shrugged off an initial share drop following a disappointing set of results. ---Comptoir Group Sees Revenue Slightly Rising in Line with Management ViewsComptoir Group said it expects results to meet management expectations, with revenue slightly rising. ---Pets At Home Slightly Lowers Profit Guidance After Retail Unit Misses ExpectationsPets At Home Group slightly cut its pretax profit guidance as third-quarter growth in its retail business unit rose less than expected. ---SSP Group Sales Rose; Backs GuidanceSSP Group said group sales rose for the first quarter of its fiscal year on continued global demand for travel, and backed its guidance for the year. ---Diageo Bottoms FTSE 100 After Sales Slump in Latin AmericaDiageo shares fell after the group reported a sharp fall in sales at its Latin American and Caribbean divisions.

Source: Wall Street Journal January 30, 2024 18:47 UTC