The coming week brings the new month of October and some expected news from a basket of well-known consumer-facing names including Tesco, Greggs, Boohoo and Wetherspoons.
There are also numbers from blue-chips including water company Pennon and cigarette maker Imperial Brands.
Another round of new economic data will also keep interest rate speculation going as the next central bank meetings are not until the end of next month.
Monday 02 October
Company previews:
Water company owner Pennon Group PLC (LSE:PNN, OTC:PEGRY) is set to update on plans to plug leaks and clear up sewage discharges in a trading statement …read the preview.
Others due to report:
Finals: James Halstead
Economic announcements: PMI Manufacturing (UK), PMI Manufacturing (US), Construction Spending (US), ISM Manufacturing (US), ISM Prices Paid (US)
Tuesday 03 October
Company previews:
Bakery chain Greggs PLC (LSE:GRG) has seen sales of sausage rolls, sarnies, coffee and its other offerings chugging along nicely so far this year so costs will be the main focus in Tuesday's third-quarter update …read the preview.
Operating in a similar cheap and cheerful end of the market, but with meat wraps of the clothing sort rather than pastry, Boohoo Group PLC (AIM:BOO) numbers are already flagged as being unimpressive, though the growing presence of Mike Ashley's Frasers on the shareholder register adds some extra context especially if the board have any news of collaborating with the Sports Direct magnate...read the preview.
Others due to report:
Trading updates: Gooch & Housego PLC (AIM:GHH)
Interims: Inspiration Healthcare Group PLC (AIM:IHC), Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC (AIM:MEX), S&U PLC (LSE:SUS)
AGMs: Equals Group PLC (AIM:EQLS), Haydale Graphene Industries PLC, Berkeley Energia Ltd (LSE:BKY, ASX:BKY)
Economic announcements: BRC Shop Price Index (UK), Auto Sales (US)
Wednesday 04 October
Company previews:
Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO) underlying progress and strengthening market position are being overlooked by investors obsessed with inflation, one set of analysts suggested ahead of the supermarket chain’s interim results…read the preview.
Others due to report:
Trading updates: Topps Tiles PLC (LSE:TPT)
Interims: Tesco PLC (LSE:TSCO)
AGMs: Alien Metals Ltd (AIM:UFO, OTC:ASLRF), TheWorks.co.uk PLC (LSE:WRKS)
Economic announcements: PMI Composite (UK), PMI Services (UK), MBA Mortgage Applications (US), PMI Composite (US), PMI Services (US), Factory Orders (US), ISM Prices Paid (US), Crude Oil Inventories (US)
Thursday 05 October
Company previews:
Cigarette maker Imperial Brands PLC (LSE:IMB) is gearing up for a pre-close trading update amid a drastically changing landscape ...read the preview.
Others due to report:
Trading updates: CMC Markets PLC (LSE:CMCX), Ferrexpo PLC (LSE:FXPO)
Interims: Vertu Motors PLC
Finals: Volution Group PLC (LSE:FAN)
US earnings: Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) Inc, Levi Strauss
AGMs: Henderson Smaller Cos Investment Trust PLC, Novacyt SA (AIM:NCYT, OTC:NVYTF, EPA:ALNOV), Afentra plc (AIM:AET)
Economic announcements: Balance of Trade (US), Continuing Claims (US), Initial Jobless Claims (US)
Ex-dividends to reduce FTSE 100 by: 0.88
Friday 06 October
Company previews:
JD Wetherspoon PLC (LSE:JDW) investors will be hoping Tim Martin and co can continue the trend in the hospitality sector which has seen several players post resilient results in the face of various headwinds …read the preview.
Others news:
Trading update: TSMC
AGMs: Net Zero Infrastructure PLC (LSE:NZI), Ecr Minerals PLC, Pendragon PLC
Economic announcements: Halifax House Price Index (UK), Non-Farm Payrolls (US), Unemployment Rate (US), Consumer Credit (US)