7 Stocks you need to know for today

3Com (COMS) beat by $0.03, ex-items. COMS's PowerRating is 4.

Corel (CREL) beat by $0.04.

Micron (MU) beat by $0.04, but revenues were less than expected. The company also said it does not expect the Lexar merger to increase fourth-quarter revenues very much. MU's PowerRating is 5.

Herman Miller (MLHR) was in-line at $0.38 but lowered guidance. MLHR's PowerRating is 5.

Paychex (PAYX) was in-line at $0.32; revenue was greater than expected. The company guided lower, and now sees $1.37 - $1.39 for fiscal 2007 vs. a $1.40 consensus. PAYX's PowerRating is 5.

Red Hat (RHAT) reported $0.07 and beat on revenues. RHAT's PowerRating is 5.

General Mills (GIS) reports before the open on Friday; look for $0.61. GIS's PowerRating is 5.