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Markets Week Ahead

This page shows week ahead market events impacting both US and UK financial markets.

US Markets Week Ahead

The following key government and central bank announcements, economic indicators, and corporate releases are likely to affect US equities and stock indices in the week ahead: Unchanged: The following key government and central bank announcements, economic indicators, and corporate releases are likely to affect US equities and stock indices in the week ahead:

Macro News – US

Time Country Actual Previous Consensus Forecast
03:00 PM US ISM Services PMI JUL 50.8 51

Earnings Calendar

Date Name Consensus Previous Consensus Previous Market Cap Fiscal Time
Monday Aug 4 Palantir Technologies PLTR 0.14 0.09 937.45M 678.1M $298.31B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 Vertex Pharmaceuticals VRTX 4.32 -12.83 2.9B 2.65B $130.13B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 Williams Companies WMB 0.49 0.43 2.92B 2.34B $72.97B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 Axon Enterprise AAXN 1.46 1.20 641.77M 504M $60.7B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 Simon Property SPG 1.55 1.51 1.38B 1.46B $54.37B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 ONEOK OKE 1.33 1.33 6.47B 5.94B $46.73B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 Diamondback Energy FANG 2.89 4.52 3.42B 2.48B $40.25B Q2 PM
Monday Aug 4 Idexx Laboratories IDXX 3.28 2.44 1.06B 1B $39.46B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Caterpillar CAT 4.93 5.99 16.29B 16.7B $189.04B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Advanced Micro Devices AMD 0.58 0.69 7.4B 5.84B $171.82B Q2 PM
Tuesday Aug 5 Amgen AMGN 5.23 4.97 8.87B 8.39B $150.93B Q2 PM
Tuesday Aug 5 Pfizer PFE 0.57 0.60 13.44B 13.3B $135.11B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Arista Networks ANET 0.65 2.10 2.1B 1.69B $108.99B Q2 PM
Tuesday Aug 5 Duke Energy DUK 1.23 1.18 7.21B 7.17B $92.89B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 TransDigm TDG 9.84 9.00 2.28B 2.05B $77.45B Q3 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Apollo Global Management APO 1.87 1.64 4.56B 932.00M $74.95B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Marriott International MAR 2.62 2.50 6.66B 6.44B $72.7B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Zoetis ZTS 1.61 1.56 2.41B 2.36B $72.26B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Aflac AFL 1.71 1.83 4.31B 5.14B $58.63B Q2 PM
Tuesday Aug 5 Marathon Petroleum MPC 3.38 4.12 33.51B 38.36B $54.37B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 MPLX MPLX 1.10 1.15 3.13B 3.05B $49.65B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Cummins CMI 5.28 5.26 8.49B 8.8B $45.02B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Yum Brands YUM 1.46 1.35 1.94B 1.76B $41.24B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Public Service PEG 0.75 0.63 2.49B 2.42B $39.05B Q2 AM
Wednesday Aug 6 McDonalds MCD 3.15 2.97 6.68B 6.49B $212.1B Q2 AM
Wednesday Aug 6 Walt Disney DIS 1.46 1.39 23.64B 23.16B $206.23B Q3 AM
Wednesday Aug 6 Uber UBER 0.62 0.47 12.46B 10.7B $178.18B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 McKesson MCK 8.37 7.88 94.89B 79.28B $95.58B Q1 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 Airbnb ABNB 0.93 0.86 3.03B 2.75B $84.96B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 Fortinet FTNT 0.59 0.57 1.63B 1.43B $80.24B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 DoorDash DASH 0.43 -0.38 3.16B 2.63B $77.4B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 Emerson Electric EMR 1.50 1.43 4.6B 4.38B $70.61B Q3 AM
Wednesday Aug 6 Monster Beverage MNST 0.47 0.41 2.05B 1.9B $65.56B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 MetLife MET 2.33 2.28 18.92B 18.68B $55.98B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 AIG AIG 1.64 1.16 6.8B 11.64B $52.11B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 Corteva CTVA 1.89 1.83 6.27B 6.17B $49.32B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 Realty Income O 0.35 0.29 1.29B 1.34B $48.82B Q2 PM
Wednesday Aug 6 Rockwell Automation ROK 2.61 2.08 2.06B 2.03B $40.84B Q3 AM
Wednesday Aug 6 Occidental Petroleum OXY 0.38 1.03 6.23B 6.82B $38.15B Q2 PM
Thursday Aug 7 Eli Lilly LLY 5.55 3.92 14.35B 11.303B $782.01B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Gilead Sciences GILD 1.94 2.01 6.96B 7B $128.14B Q2 PM
Thursday Aug 7 ConocoPhillips COP 1.42 1.98 14.91B 14.64B $112.77B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Constellation Energy CEG 2.01 1.68 4.88B 5.48B $84.89B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Parker-Hannifin PH 7.12 6.77 5.12B 5.19B $79.27B Q4 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Vistra Corp VST 1.57 0.86 5.15B 3.85B $74.22B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Motorola Solutions Msi MSI 3.47 3.24 2.77B 2.63B $67.32B Q2 PM
Thursday Aug 7 EOG Resources EOG 2.20 3.16 5.44B 6.03B $61.13B Q2 PM
Thursday Aug 7 Cheniere Energy LNG 2.57 3.84 4.65B 3.25B $57.05B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Atlassian TEAM 0.81 0.66 1,341M 1.13B $53.87B Q4 PM
Thursday Aug 7 Datadog DDOG 0.41 0.43 789.85M 645.28M $52.07B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Becton, Dickinson and Co. BDX 3.44 3.50 5.5B 5.06B $48.88B Q3 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Sempra Energy SRE 0.89 0.89 3.16B 3.01B $48.64B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Cardinal Health CAH 1.97 1.84 60.78B 59.9B $36.79B Q4 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Martin Marietta Materials MLM 5.40 4.76 1.91B 1.76B $35.67B Q2 AM
Thursday Aug 7 Consolidated Edison ED 0.66 0.59 3.52B 3.22B $35.23B Q2 PM
Thursday Aug 7 Targa Resources TRGP 1.89 1.35 4.86B 3.56B $35.18B Q2 AM

FTSE Week Ahead

Movements in the FTSE 100 Index, a key indicator of the UK’s stock market performance, will likely respond to the following developments and corporate news. This section provides a detailed analysis of what is likely to affect the FTSE. Check back regularly to see which events will influence movements in the FTSE in the week ahead.

Time Country Actual Previous Consensus Forecast
12:00 PM UK BoE Interest Rate Decision 4.25% 4.0%

Earnings Calendar

Date Name Consensus Previous Consensus Previous Market Cap Fiscal Time
Tuesday Aug 5 BP BP 0.11 0.17 43.82B 47.3B $75.57B Q2 AM
Tuesday Aug 5 Diageo DGE 0.64 0.72 9.3B 9.31B $61.13B H2 AM

Why is it important to keep up with the week ahead?

In the ever-changing landscape of financial markets, staying abreast of upcoming events and trends is not just beneficial—it’s essential. This section outlines why keeping informed about the week ahead is crucial for anyone engaged in the financial markets, whether they are seasoned investors, traders, or market enthusiasts.

 

1. Anticipating Market Movements

Understanding: being aware of potential market movements before they happen gives investors a significant advantage.

Proactive vs. reactive: being informed about upcoming events allows for proactive strategy adjustments, rather than reactive moves in response to unexpected market changes.

Risk mitigation: knowledge of potential market-moving events helps in implementing risk management strategies, potentially reducing losses and capitalising on volatility.

 

2. Strategic Investment Decisions

Informed decisions are usually always better decisions:

Sector-specific impacts: different sectors react uniquely to various economic indicators and corporate news. By understanding the week ahead, investors can tailor their exposure to sectors likely to experience significant movement up or down.

Long-term vs short-term strategies: depending on the week’s outlook, investors might shift between long-term holdings and short-term trades to optimise returns; or look to hedge positions or take a more speculative approach with options.

 

3. Leveraging Economic Indicators

Economic reports and indicators are a goldmine of insightful data:

Predicting economic trends: indicators like GDP growth, employment data, and consumer spending can help predict broader economic trends influencing market direction.

Central bank policies: anticipating central bank decisions can be crucial, as these can dramatically affect currency values, interest rates, and overall market sentiment.

 

Conclusion: The Power of Information

In conclusion, understanding the week ahead is critical for anyone involved in financial markets. It enables better preparation, informed decision-making, and strategic planning; helping to navigate market complexities with greater confidence and insight.

 

Stay Ahead of the Curve

To ensure you are always informed about the week ahead, visit our website for regular updates, as well as trade insights and a detailed look into the world of options. Our goal is to provide you with the information you need to stay one step ahead in the dynamic world of finance. You can also speak with us directly to discuss how options may help with your investment and trading strategies.

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