FTSE 100 Up 0.3% on Strong GDP

FTSE 100 gained 0.3% as February UK GDP rose 0.1% month‑on‑month, beating Reuters forecast.
Tesco widened its 2026/27 profit outlook to £3.0‑£3.3 bn, up 0.6% YoY from £3.152 bn.
Ashmore Group’s AUM fell 3% to $50.7 bn, shedding $1.8 bn from net outflows and performance losses.
Rentokil Initial posted Q1 organic revenue growth of 3.4% and total revenue $1.677 bn, beating 3.0% forecast.