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flag The FTSE 100 rose on Tesco’s strong results, despite declines in utilities and energy stocks.

flag The FTSE 100 edged up to 9,452.71 by midday Thursday, lifted by Tesco’s upgraded full-year profit forecast and stronger-than-expected results, which boosted its shares 3.4% to 446.9p. flag The index hit a session high of 9,474.59 before closing slightly lower, as declines in utilities, tobacco, and energy stocks weighed on gains. flag Experian fell 6.9% after Fair Isaac introduced a new licensing model that could reduce credit bureau profits. flag Morgan Sindall surged 9.8% to 4875p on strong results, while 3i Group rose 3.9% after UBS upgraded it. flag The FTSE 250 gained 0.1%, and European markets advanced, with France’s CAC 40 and Germany’s DAX 40 both up 1.2%. flag U.S. futures showed mixed openings amid ongoing government shutdown concerns and delayed economic data.

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