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Earnings season hits full stride this week. Over 1,900 companies report globally between May 6 and May 12.
Today & Tomorrow
Kraft Heinz kicks off today. The food giant faces pressure on margins and brand spending. Also today, Houlihan Lokey and Cirrus Logic hold earnings calls after the close.
Tomorrow, Wednesday May 7, brings a busy slate. Albemarle reports at 8am ET. The lithium producer has been battered by weak battery-metal prices. Investors want clarity on demand recovery. Akamai Technologies reports after the bell. The CDN and security firm has been navigating an AI-driven shift in cloud infrastructure. Cognex and Bentley Systems also report Wednesday morning.
Later in the Week
The Wendy's Company holds its earnings call Thursday. Same-store sales trends in a cost-squeezed consumer environment will be the focus.
In Europe, French luxury group Kering reports today. The Gucci parent has struggled with slowing China demand. Results will test whether luxury is stabilising.
IPOs
No significant IPOs are scheduled this week per current filings.
The week's breadth is wide. Albemarle and Kering are the two names to watch most closely for sector-wide signals.
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