FTSE 100 to Open Higher Even After Weaker UK GDP Data0740 GMT - The FTSE 100 is seen opening higher even after data showed U.K. economic growth slowed in the third quarter. ---Smiths to Start GBP742 Mln Share Buyback on Nov 19Smiths Group PLC said Thursday that it intends to start its 742 million pounds ($994.9 million) share buyback program next week, and that its first-quarter performance was in line with expectations. ---BAE Systems to Acquire Bohemia Interactive SimulationsBAE Systems PLC said Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Bohemia Interactive Simulations for an undisclosed sum. ---Mediclinic 1H Pretax Profit Rose; Raises GuidanceMediclinic International PLC said Thursday that pretax profit rose as revenue increased for the first half of fiscal 2022, and it raised its revenue guidance for the year. Bernard Looney, BP's CEO says, "these divestment proceeds will be expected to further strengthen BP's balance sheet and support our ongoing buyback commitment."

Source: Wall Street Journal November 11, 2021 08:08 UTC