The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) appears set to open marginally lower this morning, reversing some of yesterday's small gain.
Here's a quick recap:
- FTSE 100 (UK): up 0.33%
- DAX (Germany): up 0.05%
- CAC 40 (France): down 0.04%
- Dow Jones (USA): down 0.13%
- NASDAQ (USA): down 0.11%
A number of companies are due to report their latest earnings results today as we approach the end of reporting season. Among them are Medibank Private Ltd (ASX: MPL) and Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN), as well as Automotive Holdings Group Ltd (ASX: AHG) and Mayne Pharma Group Ltd (ASX: MYX).
Their results could also draw other companies into the limelight, including the likes of NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF) which, like Medibank, provides private health insurance products.
The Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) share price, Bega Cheese Ltd (ASX: BGA) share price and Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) share price could also receive some attention today, as well. Flight Centre and Bega Cheese were both among the market's top performers on Thursday but Nanosonics' shares dropped more than 7%. Investors will be hoping for a better performance today.
