Stocks to watch next week: Nvidia, Marks & Spencer, Ryanair and UK inflation

Earnings season is coming to an end but some major names are yet to report. Investors have some high expectations for some of the key companies reporting next week such as Nvidia and Marks and Spencer. Here's what to look out for: The darling of AI and technology investors will report results from its first quarter of fiscal year 2025 on 22 May. The AI boom would not be possible without the chips from Nvidia, with the chipmaker seeing shares surge by 239% last year. With demand far outstripping supply for its graphics processing units, investors will want to know if Nvidia — the last of the Mag 7 to report — can keep driving the AI-related rally the market enjoyed over the past year. Nvidia is anticipated to report earnings of $5.49 per share for the current quarter, marking an increase of 403.7% from the same quarter last year. The earnings are projected to be $23.94 per share and a revenue of $106.05bn (£83.8bn) for the entire fiscal year, according to TradingView. Read more: Mag 7 stocks including Apple and Amazon still holding strong "The AI hype-train is not only rolling but delivering, as far as Nvidia is concerned....

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