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(Corrects paragraph 6 to remove FTSE 100 reference) (Reuters) -North America-focused plumbing parts distributor Ferguson Plc on Tuesday estimated a higher annual operating profit on continued strong demand from residential customers in the United States. The upbeat forecast comes after the company, which moved its primary listing to New York last month, reported a 37% jump in third-quarter adjusted operating profit to $747 million. Net sales at its U.S. business jumped 24% in the quarter, while revenue from its residential markets, which comprise just over a half of the U.S. revenue, climbed a…