Big Names Line Up for Earnings Week

Today brings results from AMAT — Applied Materials, one of the largest chip equipment makers on the market. Investors will scrutinise its Q3 numbers for signs of continued semiconductor spending. Also reporting today: NKTR (Nektar Therapeutics, $2.6B market cap), a biotech watch for pipeline updates.

Tomorrow, Friday Aug 14, sees further activity from smaller names across India and Asia.

The week's biggest cluster falls on Wednesday, Aug 19. LOW (Lowe's, $121B) and TGT (Target, $70B) both hold earnings calls — two retail bellwethers that will set the tone for consumer health. ADI (Analog Devices, $187B) reports Q3 results the same day. Chip investors will watch closely after a volatile stretch for the sector. EL (Estée Lauder, $22B) also reports. Its recovery story in China remains under scrutiny.

HD (Home Depot, $342B) drops Q2 results on Tuesday, Aug 18 — the week's standout report by market cap. Macro signals on housing will be the central focus.

Thursday, Aug 20 brings DE (Deere & Company, $167B). Farm equipment demand and global crop prices will drive the narrative. AAP (Advance Auto Parts, $3.2B) also holds its earnings call that morning.

Internationally, BHP reports full-year results on Tuesday. The mining giant's outlook on iron ore and copper will move markets across Asia and Europe. Swiss sanitaryware group GEBN (Geberit, $22B) also reports Wednesday.

No significant IPOs are currently scheduled for the coming seven days.