UK's National Grid rises after lifting annual earnings growth outlook

** Shares of power grid operator National Grid NG.L up 1.6% at 1,165p

** Co expects FY27 EPS growth to be slightly above its previous 13%-15% guidance, driven by strong H1 performance

** HY operating profit expected to be in line with prior year

** Expects about £130 million ($171.76 million) of one-off gains in H1 through National Grid Ventures

** YTD, stock up 0.44%

($1 = 0.7569 pounds)