7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Skechers USA (NYSE:SKX - News) missed earnings after the close on Wednesday; analysts were looking for $0.53 EPS, but SKX only announced $0.52 EPS. SKX's PowerRating is 6.

CYTYC Corporation (NasdaqGS:CYTC - News) beat earnings on Wednesday, with $0.32 EPS over an expected $0.31 EPS. CYTC's PowerRating is 5.

Aetna (NYSE:AET - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning before the bell; watch for $0.77 EPS. AET's PowerRating is 6.

Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH - News) announces results on Thursday before the market opens, with analysts looking for -$0.17 EPS. BZH's PowerRating is 3.

Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM - News) should announce $1.52 EPS before the action beings on Thursday. XOM's PowerRating is 5.

When Ford (NYSE:F - News) announces earnings early Wednesday, analysts will be watching for -$0.60 EPS. F's PowerRating is 4.

Watch for Monster Worldwide (NasdaqGS:MNST - News) to report $0.33 EPS on Thursday morning. MNST's PowerRating is 4.

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