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Investors and analysts are banking on rate cuts this quarter
Thursday 11 Jan 2024In terms of short-term market direction, the next few days are likely to hinge on the latest inflation prints from the UK and the US. Today (11 January) sees the release by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics of December’s consumer price index. After readings of 3.2% in October and 3.1% in November...
Can Dunelm deliver investors some Winter comfort and joy?
Thursday 11 Jan 2024Homewares industry rival Next (NXT) set the bar high with its strong Christmas trading update and latest profit upgrade, so there is pressure on UK market leader Dunelm (DNLM) not to disappoint with its second quarter update on 18 January, which includes the festive selling period. Another stand-...
The US’s biggest bank needs to beat forecasts to sustain its rating
Thursday 11 Jan 2024With its shares trading close to all-time highs at $173, there is a lot riding on this week’s fourth-quarter earnings update from JPMorgan Chase (JPM:NYSE) . Over the past year, the Jamie Dimon-led bank has seen profits lifted by the acquisition of First Republic and by an influx of customers who...
Revival in De La Rue shares could be confirmed next week
Thursday 14 Dec 2023Investors in bank note and passport printing firm De La Rue ( DLAR ) are enjoying a rare period of calm as the shares continue their recovery from their all-time lows of 30p over the summer. With the stock currently trading at a nine-month high of 74p, and the firm having issued a pre-close update...
Can trainers star turn Nike extend its recent winning streak?
Thursday 14 Dec 20232023 has proved a challenging year for the world’s largest sportswear firm, Nike (NKE:NYSE) , due to headwinds from slowing consumer spending and difficulties in the key Chinese market. Nevertheless, shares in the Oregon-based sneakers star have rallied strongly in recent months meaning Nike needs...
Unloved electricals giant Currys needs to deliver some earnings spark
Thursday 07 Dec 2023Shares in Currys ( CURY ) are down 20% year-to-date, so the technology products retailer needs to maintain its full-year guidance and deliver a solid trading update with its first-half results, due on 14 December, if the equity is to regain some spark. Operating against a difficult consumer...
Marston's is pinning its hopes on incoming chief executive Justin Platt
Thursday 30 Nov 2023Shares in pub and hotel group Marston’s ( MARS ) are down around 18% this year, despite the business continuing to recover from the pandemic and receiving a welcome boost from the chancellor’s Autumn statement which froze alcohol duties until August 2024. After revealing full-year sales on 11...
Can athleisure star turn Lululemon squeeze out another upgrade?
Thursday 30 Nov 2023Investors will be hoping there are no hiccups to sour the juicy global growth story when likely Black Friday winner Lululemon (LULU:NASDAQ) puts up third quarter results on 7 December. Despite tougher economic conditions, the Canadian athleisure company, which sells clothing and footwear for yoga,...
Can Pets at Home get investors purring again?
Thursday 23 Nov 2023Pets at Home ( PETS ) investors will be hoping the UK pet-care leader’s first half results statement (28 November) doesn’t set the cat among the pigeons. Any signs that the cost-of-living pressures impacting pet owners’ disposable income are slowing its sales momentum or curtailing customer...
Can Nvidia beat forecasts again when it reports Q3 numbers?
Thursday 16 Nov 2023After a 237% share price gain this year, you might think Nvidia (NVDA:NASDAQ) has gone off the boil based on recent market performance. The stock has only moved 6% higher over the past month, limp by its previous monthly standards, but you can expect anticipation to start building ahead of third...