Retailers will be in focus once again on Thursday as investors await to hear how the vital Christmas trading period panned out.
M&S is widely expected to have enjoyed a bumper Christmas... Read more
Tesco's update will provide further clarity on retailers' key Christmas period... Read more
B&M and Greggs will also be in focus on a busy Thursday... Read more
Announcements due:
Trading updates: B&M European Value Retail SA, Greggs PLC, Hilton Food Group PLC, Marks and Spencer Group PLC, Sig PLC, Tesco PLC, Unite Group PLC
US earnings: Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, Constellation Brands Inc, Infosys Ltd
AGMs: Serinus Energy PLC
Economic announcements: Continuing Claims (US), Initial Jobless Claims (US), Wholesale Inventories (US)
Ex-dividends to reduce FTSE 100 by: 1.75