National Grid shares rise 1.2% premarket after selling UK LNG terminal to Centrica and Energy Capital Partners for £1.5 billion.

National Grid Plc rose 1.19% in premarket trading, with the company announcing a deal to sell its UK LNG terminal to Centrica and Energy Capital Partners for approximately £1.5 billion. This sale is part of National Grid's efforts to streamline operations and focus on its core electricity networks. The transaction is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of the year.