The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) appears set to rise today with the futures market pointing to a 21-point gain at the open. That follows on from a mostly strong session for international equity markets.
Here's a quick recap:
- FTSE 100 (UK): up 0.6%
- DAX (Germany): up 1.26%
- CAC 40 (France): up 1.2%
- Dow Jones (USA): up 0.62%
- NASDAQ (USA): up 1.34%
The busiest week so far this reporting season will continue today. Challenger Ltd (ASX: CGF) and GPT Group (ASX: GPT) are among the companies due to report their latest results, along with Class Ltd (ASX: CL1).
Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) shares could receive some attention today, as well, after the company's share price rocketed 29% higher on Monday. The Updater Inc (ASX: UPD) share price soared almost 19% as well, which could draw some attention.
Other companies that could be in focus are JB Hi-Fi Limited (ASX: JBH) and Ansell Limited (ASX: ANN) after the pair released their earnings results on Monday.
