This is another busy week for companies reporting results, including updates from two big businesses with significant Scottish operations.
Half-year results will be unveiled tomorrow by Edinburgh-based global investment company and asset manager abrdn.
And Thursday sees half-year figures from energy services group Petrofac, which has 8,500 employees worldwide at locations including Aberdeen.
Meanwhile, one of the biggest names in the entertainment world - Disney - reveals its third-quarter results on Wednesday.
Matt Britzman, an equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, said: "Disney should continue to benefit from the easing of lockdowns as theme-park visitors return in their masses.
"Investors will be eager to see if Disney has gathered more momentum in the third quarter, despite high inflation impacting consumers purchasing power.
"We'll also be paying particular attention to how well the recovery for international theme parks is coming along.
Disney new subscribers
"Turning to the direct-to-consumer segment, which includes the likes of Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu, subscriber growth beat expectations last quarter, with Disney+ capturing 7.9million new subscribers.
"Following news that Netflix lost 1million subscribers in itsr recent results, we'll be focusing our attention on how this translates to Disney's subscriber growth - especially as management expect it to slow.
"Producing good content comes at a pretty penny. Operating losses in direct-to-consumer ballooned three times to $887million (£734million) last quarter. So, we'll be keeping an eye out for any guidance on how Disney plans to turn a profit here, especially as competition heats up."
Thursday will feature half-year results from one of the world's largest sports betting and gaming groups, Entain, whose brands include high street chains Ladbrokes and Corals.
Hargreaves Lansdown's Matt Britzman said the company's recent trading update revealed that online gaming revenue took a dip in the first half of 2022.
He added: "The impact on profits should come to light on Thursday, and we'll be focusing our attention on whether management believe the previous spending habits will remain intact.
"If not, we could see online revenue continue to decline into the future.
Entain retail stores
"Turning to retail stores, the picture looks positive. Revenues ballooned in the first half of the year as easing restrictions saw customers return to stores.
"Although beneficial, operating margins have typically been lower in stores than online and we'll be watching for any impact this has had on operating margins.
"The UK Gambling Act Review is still looming over the industry. But, given that over 50% of Entain's revenue comes from overseas, including from BetMGM in the US, the company should be shielded from some risk. Still, updates on potential impacts will be closely watched."
FTSE 100
The UK's top share index, the FTSE 100, was up 54 points at 7,494 shortly after opening this morning, following Friday's eight-point loss.
Brent crude futures were ahead nearly 1% at $95.76 a barrel. The price has been dipping recently on increasing evidence that a global economic slowdown is reducing demand for crude.
Companies reporting today
- Half-year results: Clarkson, Pagegroup
- Second-quarter results: Barrick Gold