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Headlam’s on a roll
Thursday 17 Aug 2017Monday 21 August First half results (21 Aug) from European floor coverings distributor and dividend star turn Headlam ( HEAD ) will confirm further market share gains and strong cash generation, though the outlook statement will be key, August being a peak month for UK educational refurbishments...
Will Carillion investors get some much needed good news?
Thursday 17 Aug 2017Wednesday 23 August Beleaguered construction services company Carillion ( CLLN ) is releasing results on Wednesday 23 August and investors will be hoping for some good news. The firm’s share price collapsed on 10 July after releasing a profit warning which cost CEO Richard Howson his job. However...
Will Hikma deliver good news concerning its generics business?
Thursday 10 Aug 2017Thursday 17 August FTSE 250 stock Hikma Pharmaceuticals ( HIK ) has had a difficult year after the launch of its generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s ( GSK ) Advair Diskus was delayed and full year earnings guidance was downgraded in May. Investors should look for updates about when the launch...
Eyes down as Jackpotjoy readies results
Thursday 10 Aug 2017Tuesday 15 August Online gaming group Jackpotjoy’s ( JPJ ) will report its first half results on 15 August. We already know that the first quarter period saw an 11% increase in gaming revenue and 11% decline in adjusted net income, as reported on 16 May. The world’s largest online bingo-led...
Will H&T remain golden at half year results?
Thursday 10 Aug 2017Tuesday 15 August Investors will be hoping for a continuation of positive trading momentum reported in March when pawnbroker H&T ( HAT:AIM ) releases its half year results on 15 August. Its 2016 financial results were given a shot in the arm by a higher gold price. The price of gold so far in...
Will British Airways follow Ryanair's aggressive pricing?
Thursday 27 Jul 2017Friday 28 July Following Ryanair’s ( RYA ) guidance for an 8% decline in fares on Monday (24 Jul), investors should be scanning British Airways-owner International Consolidated Airlines ( IAG ) half year results on 28 July. While Ryanair posted healthy profits, the market was concerned that its...
Centrica’s switch watch
Thursday 27 Jul 2017Tuesday 1 August Customer switching will be among the headlines to watch in Centrica’s ( CNA ) half year results on 1 August. Rivals SSE ( SSE ) and Scottish Power have seen droves of customers move to other energy suppliers, will Centrica’s British Gas have a similar story to tell? As the sole big...
End market signals from Vodafone
Thursday 20 Jul 2017Friday 21 July Mobile giant Vodafone ( VOD ) is a very popular stock with retail investors and they will be glued to the group’s trading update on 21 July. Particularly interesting will be any news on the performance of key markets, such as India, and to assess turnaround potential in its laggard...
Will Provident turn it around?
Thursday 20 Jul 2017Tuesday 25 July FTSE 100 stock Provident Financial ( PFG ) will be hoping to reassure its investors when it releases interim results on Tuesday. The company released a profit warning last month as its plans to transition its home collection business faltered badly. The 135 year-old company has...
Will GlaxoSmithKline continue to struggle with asthma product sales?
Thursday 20 Jul 2017Wednesday 26 July Investors should check whether sales of GlaxoSmithKline’s ( GSK ) asthma treatments have further declined when it reports half year results on 26 July. In April, sales of its Advair/Seretide products in the US fell due to lower volumes and prices. Generic competition against...