On Thursday, the Bank of England is, like its US counterpart, expected to keep interest rates unchanged. Some economists see the MPC sticking to its hawkish message, while others predict a big signal could be sent that it could be time to talk about rate cuts soon …read the preview.
Ahead of results from Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL) analysts have praised the new management's increased focus on competitiveness, discipline and costs – while the main focus in results may be cash allocation plans ...read the preview.
Quarterly numbers from BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) will coincide with the first day for new chief executive Allison Kirkby ...read the preview.
Casino and bingo hall owner Rank Group PLC (LSE:RNK) will provide an update on its post-pandemic turnaround which has proved more challenging than expected ...read the preview.
It's a busy day stateside too, led by Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC) a day ahead of the much-anticipated release of its Vision Pro, which analysts see as a major potential revenue driver ...read more.
Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META, ETR:FB2A, SWX:FB) is another among those reporting earnings and one that's expected to follow up on a strong 2023 with more growth ...read the preview.
Others due to report:
Trading updates: Airtel Africa PLC (LSE:AAF), Anglo American PLC (LSE:AAL), Barr PLC, BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A), TClarke PLC, JTC PLC (LSE:JTC)
Interims: Rank Group PLC (LSE:RNK)
Finals: Shell PLC (LSE:SHEL, NYSE:SHEL)
US earnings: Ball Corp (NYSE:BALL), Merck & Co Inc (NYSE:MRK), Takeda Pharmaceutical Co, Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN, ETR:AMZ), Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, ETR:APC), Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB)
AGMs: Cerillion PLC (AIM:CER), Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust PLC, Sage Group PLC
Economic announcements: PMI Manufacturing (UK), BoE Interest Rate Decision (UK), Continuing Claims (US), Initial Jobless Claims (US), PMI Manufacturing (US), Construction Spending (US), ISM Manufacturing (US), ISM Prices Paid (US), Auto Sales (US)