Legal & General share buyback potential adds interest for interims
First off the block among the life insurers is Legal & General Group PLC (LSE:LGEN), where the interim results offer the possibility of a new share buyback announcement, according to analysts.
Investors will likely be focused on solvency metrics, analysts at the Swiss bank reckon, with L&G having already reported a first-half solvency ratio at circa 225%, down from 236% at the year-end.
888 interims offer final reckoning before new boss joins
Source SportsMint Media
As for 888 Holdings PLC (LSE:888), its interims come after a turbulent time, with investors hoping the recent appointment of a new seasoned chief executive heralds the turning of a new chapter.
A consortium of former Entain executives attempted to buy the gambling firm earlier this year, but the leadership's involvement in a Turkish bribery scandal led to the takeover being blocked.
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Trading updates: Kenmare Resources plc (LSE:KMR)
US earnings: The Home Depot Inc
Interims: 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 announcements: Claimant Count Rate (UK), Unemployment Rate (UK), Import and Export Price Indices (US), Retail Sales (US), Retail Sales Less Autos (US), Business Inventories (US)