Weekly Watch | Key Jobs Data Looms: Will It Boost Rate-Cut Bets? Palantir, AMD, Lumentum Earnings Up Next; Dividend Events for ALMARAI (2280), Tadawul (1111), ALWASAIL (4148) and Others
YC 3020.SA | 0.00 | |
ALMARAI 2280.SA | 0.00 | |
THEEB 4261.SA | 0.00 | |
ALMODAWAT 9594.SA | 0.00 | |
FITAIHI GROUP 4180.SA | 0.00 |
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On the Saudi macroeconomic front, close attention is being paid to the impact of US-Iran negotiations on oil prices, with crude now back above $100. For individual stocks, the focus is on corporate dividend events. Key companies to watch include Yamama Cement Co.(3020.SA), Almarai Co.(2280.SA), Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co.(1111.SA), Alinma Bank(1150.SA), and Astra Industrial Group(1212.SA).
Regarding US economic data, both the ADP employment report and Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) will be released next week. Friday's NFP report will be the market's focal point. As a critical indicator for assessing the labor market and inflationary pressures, this data will directly influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory and could trigger severe volatility across assets such as US equities, gold, and the US dollar.
On the US earnings front, key focuses include Palantir, optical communications leader Lumentum Holdings, Inc.(LITE.US), Strategy(MSTR.US), and the market spotlight, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.(AMD.US). Additionally, investors should keep an eye on ON Semiconductor Corporation(ON.US), Super Micro Computer, Inc.(SMCI.US), and Novo Nordisk A/S Sponsored ADR Class B(NVO.US).
Saudi Market Overview
Note: All dates provided are estimates based on company announcements and are subject to change at any time, earlier or later.
3 May 2026
| Event | Company |
|---|---|
| Cash dividend distribution | |
| Extraordinary general meeting | |
| Ordinary assembly meeting | |
| Eligibility for cash dividend | Clean Life Co.(9581.SA) |
4 May 2026
| Event | Company |
|---|---|
| Eligibility for cash dividend | Mouwasat Medical Services Co.(4002.SA) National Medical Care Co.(4005.SA) |
| Ordinary assembly meeting | Mouwasat Medical Services Co.(4002.SA) |
| Cash dividend distribution | Saudi Tadawul Group Holding Co.(1111.SA) |
| Extraordinary general meeting | Canadian Medical Center Co.(4021.SA) |
5 May 2026
| Event | Company |
|---|---|
| Eligibility for cash dividend | |
| Ordinary assembly meeting | |
| Cash dividend distribution | AlSaif Stores for Development and Investment Co.(4192.SA) |
| Extraordinary general meeting | Alwasail Industrial Co.(4148.SA) |
| API Report on US Crude Oil Inventories | American Petroleum Institute |
6 May 2026
| Event | Company |
|---|---|
| Eligibility for cash dividend | |
| Ordinary assembly meeting | Savola Group(2050.SA) |
| Extraordinary general meeting | |
| EIA Report on US Crude Oil Inventories | E.I.A |
7 May 2026
| Event | Company |
|---|---|
| Extraordinary general meeting | |
| Ordinary general meeting | |
| Cash dividend distribution | Astra Industrial Group(1212.SA) |
| Eligibility for cash dividend | Nofoth Food Products Co.(2288.SA) Americana Restaurants International PLC - Foreign Company(6015.SA) |
| Ordinary assembly meeting | Al Kathiri Holding Co.(3008.SA) Nofoth Food Products Co.(2288.SA) Mulkia Investment Co.(9585.SA) |
U.S. Market Overview
Earnings Calendar
Economic Data Calendar
| Date | Economic Events |
|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | Factory Orders MoM MAR |
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| 8 May 2026 |
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Note: US calendars are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Wishing you successful trading and prosperous investment decisions in the week ahead!