UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 3

March 3 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.8%.

GREGGS: Greggs GRG.L said that sales growth slowed in the early weeks of 2026 but it kept its forecast for stable full-year profit.

INCHCAPE: Inchcape INCH.L said it expects to report 2026 organic volume growth towards the lower end of its previous forecast range, citing persistent weakness in its Asia premium segment.

ABERDEEN: Aberdeen ABDN.L reported a 4% rise in annual profit, benefiting from its cost-control measures.

FRESNILLO: Fresnillo FRES.L reported an 80.7% jump in annual profit, driven by higher precious metals prices.

SHELL: A New York state judge rejected Shell's SHEL.L request to throw out an arbitration award that favoured Venture Global VG.N in a dispute over the American company's alleged improper sale of liquefied natural gas.

SHELL: Shell SHEL.L, Exxon Mobil XOM.N, and TotalEnergies TTEF.PA are among the companies with more exposure to disruptions in oil and gas production due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, analysts said in research notes.

RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto RIO.L said the Government of Canada has conditionally approved a non-repayable contribution of up to C$18.95 million for the miner's gallium metal research and development project.

SHOP PRICES: British store chains raised their prices less quickly last month, offering some respite for consumers grappling with the cost of living, the British Retail Consortium said.

COMMODITIES: Oil prices rose, aluminium extended gains, and gold prices eased.

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