No surprises likely from week’s company results

THE week gets off to a quiet start as Wall Street is closed today for Presidents’ Day and no major results scheduled in the UK.

But the pace quickly picks up, starting with the full-year figures from mortgage bank Bradford & Bingley.

“I think Bradford & Bingley will be absolutely fine. I’m looking for increased profits, margins and possibly even an increased dividend,” said Tony Craze of Goy Harris Cartwright.