The week ahead is expected to continue at a measured pace for corporate results, with a mix of blue-chip, mid-cap, and small-cap updates on the radar for investors.
As June begins, attention also turns to a fresh round of macroeconomic data, including the closely watched US jobs report, a series of PMI surveys, and an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank.
Monday 2 June
Results due:
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Finals: Sirius Real Estate
Overseas earnings: Campbell Soup
Economic data:
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UK: Bank of England Consumer Credit, Mortgage Approvals
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Global: Manufacturing PMIs (UK, EU, US)
Tuesday 3 June
British American Tobacco delivers a trading update, with shares hovering near two-year highs despite recent underwhelming guidance.
Defence firm Chemring posts interim results, buoyed by a 45% share price surge this year amid growing European defence spending.
Results due:
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Trading updates: British American Tobacco
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Interims: Chemring, Chesterfield Special Cylinders, Gooch & Housego
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Finals: Engage XR Holdings, FD Technologies, Pennon Group, Theracryf
Overseas earnings: CrowdStrike, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Dollar General, Signet Jewelers
Economic data:
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EU: Unemployment Rate
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US: Factory Orders
Wednesday 4 June
B&M heads into its results with positive momentum, supported by solid spring sales and favourable weather, according to analysts at Citi and Panmure Liberum.
Results due:
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Interims: Paragon Banking Group, Ramsdens Holdings
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Finals: B&M European Value Retail, DiscoverIE Group, Ninety One, RTW Biotech Opportunities
Overseas earnings: GameStop, Rémy Cointreau
Economic data:
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Global: Services PMIs (UK, EU, US)
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US: ISM Prices Paid, ISM Services, ADP Payrolls, Crude Oil Inventories, Federal Reserve Beige Book
Thursday 5 June
Dr Martens releases half-year results—marking the first major test for its new CEO.
Results due:
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Interims: Dr Martens
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Finals: CMC Markets, Mitie Group, Wizz Air Holdings, Workspace Group, Young’s Brewery
Overseas earnings: Broadcom, Fastenal, DocuSign, Brown-Forman, Ciena
Economic data:
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UK: Construction PMI
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Germany: Factory Orders
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EU: European Central Bank interest rate decision
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US: Balance of Trade, Jobless Claims, Challenger Job Cuts
FTSE 100 ex-dividends: Vodafone, WPP, Sainsbury’s (total impact: -3.64 points)
Friday 6 June
All eyes on the May US non-farm payrolls—the headline employment figure often sets the tone for markets.
Results due:
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Finals: Caffyns
Economic data:
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UK: Halifax House Price Index
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China: Trade Balance
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Germany: Trade Balance, Industrial Production
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EU: GDP, Producer Prices, Retail Sales
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US: Non-Farm Payrolls
