UK Stocks-UK Factors to watch on June 16

June 16 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.14%.

ENTAIN: Ladbrokes owner Entain ENT.L said on Monday BetMGM, its U.S. sports-betting joint venture with MGM Resorts MGM.N, raised its annual revenue and core earnings forecast, driven by strong growth in its iGaming and online sports divisions.

SPECTRIS: Britain's Spectris SXS.L said on Friday it had rejected a second takeover proposal from private equity firm KKR, days after the scientific instruments maker backed a possible competing $5 billion bid from Advent International.

JLR: British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover lowered its fiscal 2026 earnings before interest and taxes margins forecast to 5%-7% from 10% earlier, amid uncertainty in the global auto industry as U.S. tariffs loom.

METRO BANK: UK's Metro Bank MTRO.L has been approached about a takeover bid backed by a private equity firm Pollen Street Capital, Sky News reported on Saturday.

BT: BT Group BT.L Chief Executive Allison Kirkby said advances in artificial intelligence could deepen significant job cuts under way at the British telecoms company, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.

OIL: Oil prices were volatile as renewed strikes by Israel and Iran over the weekend increased concerns that the battle could widen across the region and significantly disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.

GOLD: Gold rose to a near two-month high, as intensified clashes between Israel and Iran over the weekend stoked fears of a broader regional conflict, pushing investors towards safe-haven assets.

METALS: Most metals on the Shanghai Futures Exchange traded lower.

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