Next week on the stock market

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What to watch from the FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies reporting week commencing 19 February 2024.

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Published on 16 February 2024

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What to expect from a selection of FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies reporting next week.

Next week we’ll hear how some of the UK’s largest banks performed over the fourth quarter. Banks account for over 10% of the FTSE 100 by market cap, so it’s a sector worth paying attention to.

Barclays kicks us off and we should get an update from management on its strategic review. A long term reduction in costs is expected to be a key focus, especially in the UK division. But restructuring charges could put the expected £890mn buyback under pressure. As ever, nothing is guaranteed.

HSBC reports on Wednesday and has been one of the better performers thanks to its US and Asian exposure. But risks loom with its exposure to the uncertain Chinese real estate sector, and we're keen to see how much money the group sets aside in preparation for loan