In the upcoming week, we’ll see more corporate earnings reports, although the larger companies are winding down their announcements. Notable releases are expected from easyJet, Dr Martens, and Halfords.
The veterinary services sector, stirred by a competition probe earlier in the fall, places Pets at Home and especially CVS Group (AIM:CVSG) in the spotlight.
On the macroeconomic front, inflation data will be scrutinized, and as December begins on Friday, we’ll see the first set of monthly data before central bank meetings in two weeks.
Monday, November 27 Company Previews: The week kicks off with results from several small-cap companies and FTSE 250 member JLEN Environmental Assets (LSE:JLEN) Group PLC.
This investment trust, which recently saw its shares drop to a record low, might provide updates on potential portfolio investment sales for leverage reduction or capital recycling.
Tech services company SysGroup and building services firm Northern Bear, both experiencing a recovery rally this year, will report, alongside DSW Capital and Celebrus (previously D4T4), which have been declining.
Other reports due:
Interim Results: Celebrus Technologies PLC (AIM:D4T4, OTC:DFORF), DSW Capital PLC (AIM:DSW), JLEN Environmental Assets (LSE:JLEN) Group Ltd, SysGroup PLC (AIM:SYS, AQSE:SYS), Northern Bear PLC (AIM:NTBR)
US Earnings: Zscaler Inc
AGMs: The European Smaller Companies Trust PLC, JP Morgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust PLC, Quadrise PLC (AIM:QED), Tribal Group PLC (AIM:TRB)
Economic Announcements: New Homes Sales (US)
Tuesday, November 28 Company Previews: Budget airline easyJet PLC, after a record end to its fiscal year, will likely focus on the Middle East situation’s impact on its winter and summer outlook in its final report …read the EZJ preview.
Pets at Home Group PLC (LSE:PETS) is set to announce half-year results amid warnings of profit impacts from distribution center issues and a vet sector competition probe …read the PETS preview.
Other reports due:
Trading Updates: DP Eurasia NV, Safestore Holdings (LSE:SAFE) PLC, Dowlais Group PLC (LSE:DWL)
Interim Results: Altitude Group PLC (AIM:ALT), Augmentum Fintech PLC (LSE:AUGM), Ig Design Group PLC, Kinovo PLC (AIM:KINO, OTC:BILBF), Loungers PLC (AIM:LGRS), Mercia Asset Management PLC (AIM:MERC), Pets at Home Group PLC (LSE:PETS), Supreme PLC (AIM:SUP), VP PLC (LSE:VP.), Watkin Jones PLC (AIM:WJG), Kinovo PLC (AIM:KINO, OTC:BILBF)
Final Results: easyJet PLC, Greencore Group PLC (LSE:GNC), Renew Holdings (AIM:RNWH) PLC, Treatt PLC, Topps Tiles PLC (LSE:TPT), Focusrite PLC (AIM:TUNE)
US Earnings: Crowdstrike Holdings Inc, Intuit Inc
AGMs: Bluefield Solar Income Fund (LSE:BSIF) Ltd, London Finance & Investment Group PLC, Nanoco Group PLC (LSE:NANO), Oakley Capital Investments (AIM:OCI) Ltd, EnSilica PLC (AIM:ENSI), Ferguson PLC (LSE:FERG)
Economic Announcements: House Price Index (US), Consumer Confidence (US)
Wednesday, November 29 Company Previews: The veterinary services investigation has cast a shadow over Pets at Home and even more so on CVS Group (AIM:CVSG), which is expected to address investor concerns in its upcoming trading update. Read more in the CVSG preview.
Halfords Group PLC (LSE:HFD) is set to release its half-year figures, potentially marking its last report as a small cap before its anticipated promotion to the FTSE 250 index, thanks to the strong performance of its Autocentres business. Read more in the HFD preview.
Other reports due:
Trading Updates: CVS Group PLC
Interim Results: Amaroq Minerals Ltd (TSX-V:AMRQ, AIM:AMRQ), Braemar PLC (LSE:BMS, OTC:BSEAF), Halfords Group PLC (LSE:HFD), Pennon Group PLC (LSE:PNN, OTC:PEGRY), Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD)
Final Results: Benchmark Holdings PLC (AIM:BMK)
US Earnings: Snowflake Inc, Synopsys Inc (NASDAQ:SNPS)
AGMs: Artemis Resources Ltd (ASX:ARV, OTCQB:ARTTF, AIM:ARV), and others
Economic Announcements: Various, including US GDP (Preliminary) and Crude Oil Inventories
Thursday, November 30 Company Previews: Dr Martens PLC (LSE:DOCS), having recently hit an all-time low in share price, is set to announce its interim results. Investors and speculators alike are keen for reassurance, although recent analyst comments have tempered expectations. Read more in the preview.
Other reports due:
Trading Updates: T Clarke PLC, Me Group International PLC (LSE:MEGP)
Interim Results: Carclo (LSE:CAR) PLC, Dr Martens PLC (LSE:DOCS), and others
Final Results: Auction Technology Group PLC (LSE:ATG), Genedrive PLC, Tharisa PLC (LSE:THS, JSE:THA, OTC:TIHRF)
US Earnings: Salesforce.com Inc
AGMs: Amur Minerals Corp, Atlantic Lithium Ltd (AIM:ALL, OTCQX:ALLIF, ASX:A11), and others
Economic Announcements: Various, including UK Nationwide House Price Index and US Personal Consumption Expenditures
Ex-dividends to reduce FTSE 100 by 1.56
Friday, December 1 Macroeconomic Focus: Friday’s focus shifts to macroeconomic issues, though the usual first-Friday US jobs report is delayed by a week. Key data includes manufacturing surveys from major economies and a speech from Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell, following earlier speeches by Andrew Bailey and Christine Lagarde, setting the stage for central bank meetings on December 13 and 14.
Companies and other news:
Interim Results: Mind Gym PLC (AIM:MIND)
AGMs: Croma Security Solutions Group PLC (AIM:CSSG), James Halstead PLC (AIM:JHD), and others
Economic Announcements: PMI Manufacturing, US Unemployment Rate, US PMI Manufacturing, and other US data
