By Everdeen Mason
Fast-casual restaurant companies Panera Bread Co. (PNRA) and
Potbelly Corp. (PBPB), along with BJ's Restaurants Inc. (BJRI), are
set to report their latest quarterly results next week.
Meanwhile, oil and gas company Sundance Energy Australia Ltd.
(SEA.AU) is expected to debut on the Nasdaq during the week.
Also, the U.S. Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce is
expected to release retail e-commerce sales next week.
Quarterly Reports From Restaurants
Panera Bread, BJ's Restaurants and Potbelly will report
quarterly results next week. Panera and BJ's are expected to post
higher revenue, while Potbelly is set to issue its second report as
a public company.
Other major companies expected to report are Coca-Cola Co. (KO)
and Herbalife Ltd. (HLF).
Sundance Energy Expected to Debut on Nasdaq
U.S. onshore oil and gas producer Sundance Energy Australia,
which trades on the Australian Securities Exchange, seeks to raise
up to $143.4 million through a listing on the Nasdaq.
Meanwhile, Semler Scientific Inc., a Portland, Ore.,
medical-risk assessment company, looks to raise $11.4 million by
trading on the Nasdaq.
Census Bureau to Release Retail E-commerce Sales
The Census Bureau is expected to give its estimate for retail
e-commerce sales for the fourth quarter. In the prior quarter, the
bureau estimated seasonally adjusted e-commerce sales increased 18%
year over year while total retail sales rose 4.7%. E-commerce sales
have steadily increased since 2004, according to census data.
Markets Closed Monday
U.S. markets, banks and government offices will be closed Monday
in observance of Presidents Day.
--Stephanie Gleason contributed to this article.
Write to Everdeen Mason at everdeen.mason@wsj.com
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