CORRECTED-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on August 23

(Corrects first bullet to say index closed down 0.4 percent at 6,828.54 points)

Aug 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 index is seen opening up 24 to

28 points, or 0.4 percent, on Tuesday, according to financial bookmakers.



* The UK blue chip index closed down 0.4 percent at 6,828.54 points on

Monday, with commodity-related stocks leading the market lower following a drop

in metals and crude oil prices.

* RANK GROUP: Casino operator Rank Group Plc said on Tuesday

Britain's de

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