The blue-chip results season is winding down, but notable companies are still presenting their results from both the US and UK, such as Aviva and L&G in London, and Walmart and Cisco in the US.
From the insurance sector, Just Group and Admiral will also be presenting their results this week. Additionally, the gambling sector will be in the spotlight with presentations from 888, the owner of William Hill, and Rank Group, the owner of Grosvenor casinos.
Key economic data for the week include the UK’s wage and inflation figures on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the US’s retail sales and industrial production data.
Monday, 14th August:
Company Previews: On Monday, investors can look forward to a few updates. One to watch is the online broker, Plus500 Ltd (LSE:PLUS) which will be sharing its interim figures. Analysts highlight that strategic updates will be the main point of interest. [Preview details here].
Others scheduled to report are:
- Trading Update: Lok’nStore Group PLC (AIM:LOK)
- Interim Results: CentralNic Group PLC (AIM:CNIC) and Global Invacom Group (AIM:GINV) Ltd.
- Annual Results: Darktrace PLC (LSE:DARK).
- AGMs: Ethernity Networks Ltd (AIM:ENET, OTCQB:ENETF).
Tuesday, 15th August:
Company Previews: Kicking off the announcements for life insurers, Legal & General Group PLC (LSE:LGEN) will present its interim results. There’s speculation about the potential announcement of a new share buyback.
888 Holdings PLC (LSE:888) is set to share its interim results following a period of upheaval. Investors are optimistic that the recent naming of an experienced new CEO signals a fresh start for the company.
Scheduled reports include:
- Trading Updates: Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR)
- US Earnings: The Home Depot Inc.
- Interim Results: ConvaTec Group PLC (LSE:CTEC), Georgia Capital plc, Just Group PLC (LSE:JUST), Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR), MTI Wireless Edge, 888 Holdings PLC (LSE:888)
- AGMs: Challenger Energy Group PLC (AIM:CEG, OTC:BSHPF), Primorus Investments (AIM:PRIM) plc
Economic updates for the day:
- UK: Claimant Count Rate, Unemployment Rate
- US: Import and Export Price Indices, Retail Sales, Retail Sales Excluding Autos, Business Inventories
Wednesday, 16th August:
Company Previews: Aviva PLC (LSE:AV.) will present its half-year results. The primary focus for both investors and analysts will likely be the repercussions of the Canadian wildfires. Additionally, some anticipate discussions surrounding the possibility of rekindling its recently concluded share buyback.
Other reports on the agenda are:
- Interim Results: Balfour Beatty plc (LSE:BBY), Essentra PLC (LSE:ESNT), Marshalls PLC (LSE:MSLH), Restore Plc (AIM:RST), and Admiral Group PLC.
- US Earnings: Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO)
- AGMs: Cadence Minerals PLC (AIM:KDNC), Calnex Solutions PLC (AIM:CLX), NextEnergy Solar Fund Ltd (LSE:NESF), Streaksai Plc
Economic Updates for the Day:
- UK: Consumer Price Index, Producer Price Index, Retail Price Index
- US: MBA Mortgage Applications, Building Permits, Housing Starts, Capacity Utilisation, Industrial Production, Crude Oil Inventories
Thursday, 17th August:
Company Previews: Rank Group PLC (LSE:RNK), the entity behind Mecca Bingo, will be announcing its preliminary full-year results. This comes at a time when enthusiasm for the ball-based game is at an all-time high.
Reports lined up for the day include:
- Finals: ITM Power PLC (AIM:ITM)
- Interims: Bank of Georgia Group PLC (LSE:BGEO), Empiric Student Property PLC (LSE:ESP), Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC (AIM:MED), Windward Ltd (AIM:WNWD), Hochschild Mining PLC (LSE:HOC, OTCQX:HCHDF).
- US Earnings: Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT), Applied Materials Inc, Tapestry Inc (NYSE:TPR)
- Note: Ex-dividends will lead to a 6.77 point reduction in the FTSE 100.
- AGMs: Harvest Minerals Ltd (AIM:HMI, OTC:HMIFF)
Economic Updates:
- US: Continuing Claims, Initial Jobless Claims, Philadelphia Fed Index
Friday, 18th August:
Company Previews: The focus for Kingspan Group PLC (LSE:KGP) results will be primarily on its future prospects and any update to profit guidance. [Further insights here].
Announcements for the day:
- Economic Updates: UK Consumer Confidence, UK Retail Sales Data
- US Earnings: Deere & Co, The Estee Lauder Companies Inc, XPeng Motors, Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW).
- AGMs: Adams PLC (AIM:ADA)
