7 Stocks you need to know for today

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT - News) beat earnings Thursday after the close; MSFT announced $0.35 EPS against analyst expectations of $0.31 EPS. MSFT's PowerRating is 6.

MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR - News) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, announcing $0.56 EPS vs an expected $0.51 EPS. WFR's PowerRating is 5.

McAfee (NYSE:MFE - News) also beat earnings Thursday, with $0.36 EPS vs a consensus of $0.30 EPS. MFE's PowerRating is 7.

Commscope (NYSE:CTV - News) beat earnings Thursday after the close; CTV announced $0.64 EPS vs an expected $0.60 EPS. CTV's PowerRating is 5.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX - News) announces earnings Friday before the open; look for $2.04 EPS. CVX's PowerRating is 5.

Baker Hughes (NYSE:BHI - News) reports earnings early Friday, with analysts looking for $1.08 EPS. BHI's PowerRating is 4.

Avon Products (NYSE:AVP - News) reports early Friday as well; expect $0.24 EPS. AVP's PowerRating is 5.