Friday, October 30, 2009

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AXTI, AIXG, RVSN, VVUS, YRCW

ATVI, MPEL, MGLN, SHPGY, WYNN

Oct 30 - Before the Open

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Oct 29 - Before the Open

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

The fear index VIX spiked higher today as worries of the viability of the economic recovery spooked the stock market. Negative housing data added to the bearish day. Word of CIT group obtaining a multi billion dollar rescue loan did little to lift the pessimistic overtones. The DJIA collapsed 119.48, the tech heavy Nasdaq fell 56.48 and the broad based S&P 500 gave back 26.78 to 1042.63.

Here are 7 stocks

you need to know for Thursday

Motorola (MOT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts awaiting a zero EPS for the third quarter announced prior to the start of trading.

A loss of 15 cents is the projected figure for Sprint Nextel's (S | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter before the bell.

Cereal king pin, Kellogg (K | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has traders looking for a third quarter EPS of 83 cents prior to the open.

Before trading starts, Exxon Mobile (XOM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), will announce their 3rd quarter results with an expected EPS of $1.04.

Consumer product monster, Colgate Palmolive (CL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has its sights set on a third quarter EPS of $1.11 prior to the opening bell.

$1.36/share loss is the projected third quarter figure for Brunswick Corp's (BC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter before the 9:30 AM EST.

Burger King (BKC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is forecasting fiscal first quarter 2010 EPS of 37 cents before the bell.

Oct 28 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CEPH, DWA, RFMD, PNRA, PMTC

CENX, SOHU, SHPGY, SWKS, WYNN

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

AKS, AMED, ASEI, DV, EXAC

BUSE, FORM, GKSR, INCY

ERIC, MOT, NFG, OSIS, PNNT

TGT, WYNN

Downgrades:

BP, MELA, EVEP, ILMN, INTC

LRY, MRVL, NVDA, SDXC, UA,

VCLK, WINN

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.35%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 1.85%

European markets are trading lower by 1.5%

MBA Purchase Applications

Durable Goods Orders

New Home Sales

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Equity Settlements

Weekly Bill Settlement

Crude Oil is $79 per barrel

Gold is $1032 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

Stocks

were hit hard today on a sharply lower than expected consumer confidence figure. However positive data from the home price front combined with IBM's share repurchase plan lifted the DJIA into positive territory while mitigating the damage across the board. The DJIA added 14.21, the Nasdaq fell 25.76, and the S&P 500 gave back 3.54.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting a third quarter EPS of 47 cents prior to the open on Wednesday.

Hotel giant, Wyndham Worldwide (WYN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has its eyes focused on a third quarter EPS of 56 cents on Wednesday before the trading day starts.

Silicon Labs (SLAB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts awaiting a third quarter EPS of 41 cents/share prior to the bell on Wednesday morning.

33 cents is the expected third quarter EPS for Sealed Air Corp (SEE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announcing on Wednesday prior to the open.

Ashland (ASH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is awaiting for fiscal fourth quarter EPS of 90 cents before the open on Wednesday.

International Paper (IP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting third quarter EPS of 23 cents prior to the trading day on Wednesday.

Conoco Phillips (COP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts expecting third quarter earnings of 93 cents before the trading day starts on Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Oct 27 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

EVVV, MVIS, PODD, HLCS, MDVN

LULU, JADE, FLEX, TIVO, TLAB

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

CVC, COG, CRNT, PODD, RSH

TXN, VZ, WSFS

Downgrades:

MDAS, OKE, PTC, SGMS, SOHU

SE, SXL, SDXC, VECO, WSH

Earnings Watch

Morning News

Futures are currently flat

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.5%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 1.86%

European markets are currently trading higher

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Redbook

State Street Investor Confidence Index

Consumer Confidence

Crude Oil is $78.80 per barrel

Gold is $1038 per ounce

Monday, October 26, 2009

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

A wild roller coaster day on the street of dreams with the DJIA experiencing a stunning reversal of fortune. A positive opening was quickly erased as worries of the first-time home buyer tax credit being eliminated and a stronger dollar placed fear back into the market. The VIX index spiked higher while the DJIA ended the day down 104.22, the Nasdaq

fell 12.62 and the broad based S&P 500 dropped 12.66.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Steve Wynn is looking for a third quarter EPS of 14 cents for his Wynn Resorts (WYNN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the opening bell on Tuesday.

44 cents/share is the forecast number for athletic underwear maker Under Armour's (UA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter prior to Tuesday's trading day.

Valero Energy (VLO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) hopes its third quarter loss does not top 23 cents/share before the bell on Tuesday morning.

Johnson Controls (JCI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting a fiscal fourth quarter EPS of 44 cents prior to trading on Tuesday.

Coca Cola Femsa (KOF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has projected a third quarter EPS of 80 cents on Tuesday before the trading day starts.

16 cents/share is the analyst's consensus for Deer Consumer Products' (DEER | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter prior to the session on Tuesday.

Fresh Del Monte Produce (FDP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its eyes set on a third quarter EPS of 37 cents/share before the opening bell rings.

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ARNA, BCRX, ELRN, NVTL, SUPG

GNTX, NVAX, VVUS

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

BGH, CSGS, GNTX, RVBD, SKH

UBSH, WFSL

Downgrades:

ACGY, BPL, HBC, JCG, LUKOY

SNV, ZGEN

Oct 26 - Before the Open

Stocks to Watch

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.77%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.71%

European markets are currently trading higher by 0.25%

Equity Settlements

Clock ticking on debt ceiling

Crude Oil is $80 per barrel

Gold is $1055 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Early warnings from the railroad sector sent stocks steeply lower on the session. Better than expected housing data and strong earnings from several prime names did not counteract the railroad generated fear. The DJIA fell 109.13, the tech heavy Nasdaq gave back 10.82, and the broad based S&P 500 dropped 13.31.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Corning Inc (GLW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts expecting third quarter earnings of 39 cents/share prior to trading.

$1.06/share is the forecast third quarter earnings for McGraw-Hill (MHP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell.

Verizon (VZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is projecting third quarter earnings of 60 cents/share for the third quarter prior to the 9:30 AM EST market open.

An EPS of 30 cents is the consensus guess for RadioShack's (RSH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter before the open.

DryShips (DRYS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting a third quarter EPS of 21 cents after the close of trading.

Chinese internet search powerhouse, Baidu.com (BIDU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecast a third quarter EPS of $1.80.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is hoping its third quarter loss does not exceed the estimated 80 cents/share.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AMZN, AAPL, HWAY, SYNA, MSFT

LSCC, BUCY, RODM, ITRI, FBCM

RFMD

Oct 23 - Before the Open

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Oct 22 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ALXN, LOGI, FFIV, SDXC, RODM

CELG, MTSN, BEXP, JADE, ASML

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

TNS, QLGC, EQIX, DHX, FFIV

NBR, NRGY, SPH, MI, NETC

RGC, CNK, MFLX, BGH, SUG

MOT, MSM, NVLS, FCX, LNN

Downgrades:

OSG, TNP, TCB, FLIR, TSCO

POM, EQIX, EOG, EVEP, MWE

WC, CHK, FWRD, BRY

Stocks to Watch

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.65%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.50%

European markets are currently trading lower by 1%

Jobless Claims

Leading Indicators

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $80.85 per barrel

Gold is $1059 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

A late session sell off dashed the bull's hopes for a positive close. Downgrades and disparaging words from a major retailer triggered a flurry of selling near the close. Positive data from the Fed's Beige Book was quickly counteracted by dire employment data across 23 states adding to the bearish tone at the end of the day. The DJIA dropped 92.12, the Nasdaq fell 12.74, and the broad based S&P 500 gave back 9.66.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Thursday.

Xerox (XRX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting third quarter results of 12 cents/share prior to the open on Thursday.

52 cents/share is the forecast third quarter number for United Parcel Service (UPS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) Thursday before the bell.

Popular retail stock broker, TradeStation Group (TRAD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecast a third quarter EPS of 8 cents prior to the trading day on Thursday.

Before the opening bell on Thursday, 3M Company (MMM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has traders looking for an EPS of $1.17.

Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is awaiting an EPS of 51 cents for the third quarter Thursday morning prior to trading.

Phone king, AT&T (T | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is listening for a third quarter EPS of 50 cents revealed before the trading day starts Thursday morning.

$1.08/share is the consensus estimate for Credit Suisse's (CS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter prior to trading on Thursday.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Oct 21 - Before the Open

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's Economic Numbers

This week's Earnings Reports

List of ETFs

ChartBook - links to hundreds of charts

by Leavitt Brothers

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ASTI, CREE, CONN, SNDK, YHOO

NVAX, SHPGY, VLTR, ASML, HBHC

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

TREE, EPIC, N, CREE, PMTC

ANSS, ADSK, IFF, LXK, MTB

CYOU, PNR

Downgrades:

EP, BMI, NRG, BEE, LHO, FCH

Stocks in Focus

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed flat

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.30%

European markets are currently trading lower by 1%

MBA Purchase Applications

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Beige Book

Weekly Bill Settlement

Crude Oil is $77.75 per barrel

Gold is $1050 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

The bulls were sent scampering back into the barn today despite strong earnings reports. Dire housing data combined with the U.S. Dollar's surprising traction pushed stocks lower on the session. However, the VIX fear index continued to fall indicating there may not be much further downward pressure. The DJIA gave back 50.71, the Nasdaq fell 12.85 and the broad based S&P 500 dropped 6.85.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

Wells Fargo (WFC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting a third quarter EPS of 35 cents before the bell on Wednesday.

Investment giant, Morgan Stanley (MS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has analysts looking for a third quarter EPS of 32 cents prior to trading on Wednesday.

26 cents is the forecast EPS for US Bancorp's (USB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter on Wednesday before 9:30 AM EST.

Smokes kingpin, Altria Group (MO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has traders expecting a third quarter EPS of 46 cents before trading commences.

$1.02/share is the projected third quarter number for Eli Lilly (LLY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to the open.

Genzyme Corp (GENZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its eye on 31 cents/share before the open for the third quarter.

A loss of $2.12/share is the forecast number for Boeing's (BA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter prior to the trading day.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Oct 20 - Before the Open

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's Economic Numbers

This week's Earnings Reports

List of ETFs

ChartBook - links to hundreds of charts

by Leavitt Brothers

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, BPAX, GRRF, NVAX, VISN

HGSI, SPAR, JOYG, STLD, UAUA

CAT

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

BAC, BGG, FDO, F, SEE

SCR, SPAR

Downgrades:

BSX, OMCL

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.85%

European markets are currently trading higher

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Housing Starts

Producer Price Index

Redbook

President Obama Speech

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $79.50 per barrel

Gold is $1067 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Stocks closed higher on the day fueled by early earnings releases and general macro optimism. Bernanke stated that the deficit must be reigned in while urging China to up consumption, further spurred the bulls into action. Carl Icahn gave a generous life line to barely alive CIT Group but its unknown if the company will accept the offer. The DJIA climbed 96.28, the Nasdaq added 19.52 and the broad based S&P 500 advanced 10.23.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Money manager, BlackRock (BLK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting third quarter 2009 earnings of $1.87/share prior to the start of trading on Tuesday.

81 cents/share is the forecast figure for Coca Cola's (KO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter on Tuesday morning before the bell.

The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (GAP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is hoping the fiscal second quarter 2010 loss does not exceed 74 cents/share.

Institutional investor services firm, State Street (STT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has analysts expecting third quarter earnings of $1.00/share before the trading day

on Tuesday morning.

Chemical giant, DuPont (DD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecast a third quarter EPS of 33 cents with the actual number being revealed before 9:30 AM EST on Tuesday.

After the close on Tuesday, Gilead Sciences (GILD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reveals its third quarter earnings with an expected number of 69 cents/share.

It won't be until after Tuesday's close that traders will find out if Yahoo (YHOO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) made their 7 cents/share projected number for the third quarter.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

IPCS, ALLI, AUDC, GIVN, CRIC

GERN, CMED, ORCT, ISYS, COMS

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

Upgrades:

WLL, CLR, SOHU, DKS, AAI

UL, VIA, SMI, EL, AUO, AXP

GERN, CAAS

Downgrades:

KMP, NWY, ANF, MAT, ELY

LUV, SAFM, ACN, CEL

Oct 19 - Before the Open

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's Economic Numbers

This week's Earnings Reports

List of ETFs

ChartBook - links to hundreds of charts

by Leavitt Brothers

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.21%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.23%

European markets are currently trading higher

Housing market Index

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $78.35 per barrel

Gold is 1,056 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

The bears were awaken from their slumber today by a blizzard of pessimistic news. Disappointing earnings from several big names and a record setting all time high federal deficit sent the bulls back into the barn on this final trading session of the week. The DJIA dropped 67.03, the Nasdaq fell 16.49 and the broad based S&P 500 gave back 8.88.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Hugely anticipated fiscal fourth quarter earnings from Apple (AAPL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) come out after the close at an expected $1.42/share.

Zions Bancorp (ZION | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is hoping its third quarter loss does not exceed $1.31/share after the bell.

91 cents is the forecast number for Hasbro Inc (HAS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter before the open on Monday.

Popular (BPOP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has warned analysts to expect a third quarter loss of 33 cents/share on Monday prior to the bell.

A bank with positive earnings, S&T Bancorp (STBA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has traders looking for 15 cents/share for the third quarter before the open on Monday morning.

Eaton Corp (ETN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the open is expecting third quarter EPS of 91 cents/share.

Fiscal second quarter 2010 looks positive for PetMed Express (PETS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) as they expect an EPS of 28 cents.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AUDC, CHINA, NVAX, SPPI, TRGT

GOOG, RIMM, CSIQ, FLIR, GOLD

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

AEL, GOOG, KR, LYG, GOLD

PHG, SWY, TRGT

Downgrades:

CACI, CVA, DRCO, FFIV, SHAW

SXE, TDY

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.18%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.31%

European markets are currently trading lower

Treasury International Capital

Industrial Production

Consumer Sentiment

President Obama Speech

Crude Oil is $77 per barrel

Gold is $1046 per ounce

Stock Tiger Video for Friday

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

The bulls continued their charge up the street of dreams today despite questionable earnings from several big bank names. Surging oil prices lifted the energy sector providing the impetus for the bullish advance. Positive word from the employment front further powered the optimistic day. The DJIA advanced 47.08, the tech heavy Nasdaq eased 1.06 higher, and the broad based S&P 500 marched ahead by 4.54.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Friday.

20 cents/share is the expected third quarter earnings for General Electric (GE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell on Friday.

Bank of America (BAC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is hoping its loss does not exceed 10 cents/share for the third quarter prior to the trading day.

Halliburton (HAL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its eyes focused on 26 cents/share before the open for the third quarter.

Analysts are expecting a third quarter EPS of 67 cents for AO Smith (AOS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) on Friday before trading starts.

Toy kingpin, Mattel Inc (MAT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is forecast to earn 64 cents/share prior to the bell for the third quarter.

A third quarter loss of $1.64 share is projected for MGIC Investment (MTG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before trading starts on Friday morning.

Charge off levels are climbing for Capital One (COF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) pressuring shares.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Oct 15 - Before the Open

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's Economic Numbers

This week's Earnings Reports

List of ETFs

ChartBook - links to hundreds of charts

by Leavitt Brothers

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ACOR, BPAX, RVSN, JADE, SWHC

NVDA, NVLS, HGSI, MSFT, ZIXI

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

ACOR, DV, DCI, IRET, OPEN

PRX, SPWRA

Downgrades:

ASML, EIG, HST, KMP, LAZ

NAVG, PETD, TRV, ZNT

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.77%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.51%

European markets are currently flat

Empire State Mfg Survey

Consumer Price Index

Jobless Claims

Philadelphia Fed Survey

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $75 per barrel

Gold is $ 1051.70 per ounce

Stock Tiger Video for Thursday

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

A loud cheer was heard up and down Wall Street today as the Dow Jones Industrial Average shattered the 10,000 barrier for the first time in a year. Stocks surged higher on better than expected retail news and solid earnings from several big names. Deep seated economic troubles were ignored as the bulls took firm control of the session. The DJIA closed up 144.80, the tech heavy Nasdaq added 32.34, and the broad based S&P 500 surged higher by 18.83.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know about for Thursday.

Search engine pioneer, Google (GOOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has traders looking for an EPS of $4.68 for the third quarter after the close.

$2.38 is the expected EPS for Dow heavyweight International Business Machine's (IBM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) third quarter after the bell.

During the trading session, Safeway (SWY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports its third quarter EPS with a forecast number of 30 cents.

Zip, nada, zilch or 0 is the hoped for third quarter EPS for Southwest Airlines (LUV | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell.

Cell phone handset maker, Nokia (NOK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting third quarter earnings of 18 cents/share prior to trading.

Monster bank, Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has analysts awaiting a third quarter EPS of $4.13 before the trading session.

Citigroup (C | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) may be announcing prior to the bell with an expected EPS loss of 23 cents for the third quarter.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Oct 14 - Before the Open

Today's Before the Open

Yesterday's Sector Performance

This week's Economic Numbers

This week's Earnings Reports

List of ETFs

ChartBook - links to hundreds of charts

by Leavitt Brothers

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, ACAS, BMTI, AIXG, TKLC

CIEN, LOGI, INTC, EROC, HGSI

DRYS, NVDA, HBAN, GOOG, BIDU

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

APH, AMR, ABX, CPHD, CAL

EROC, GG, HOG, MOLX, KWK

SNY, TIN, TEL

Downgrades:

AGCO, AAI, DRIV, JBLU, VLO

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.16%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.95%

European markets are currently trading up by 2%

MBA Purchase Applications

Retail Sales

Import and Export Prices

Business Inventories

FOMC Minutes

Crude Oil is $74.50 per barrel

Gold is $1058.50 per ounce

Stock Tiger Video for Wednesday

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

Disappointing sales numbers from Johnson & Johnson and Goldman Sachs being sacked by Meredith Whitney put a fast end to this week's market optimism. Gold climbed to a new record high and the dollar continued to experience weakness on the session. The DJIA closed down 14.74, the tech heavy Nasdaq

managed to gain 0.75, and the S&P 500 gave back 3.01.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

Abbott Labs (ABT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is focused on a fiscal third quarter 2009 EPS of 90 cents prior to the opening of trading.

51 cents/share is the expected third quarter 2009 EPS for Commerce Bancshares (CBSH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the open on Wednesday morning.

Highly anticipated JP Morgan Chase (JPM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) earnings will be revealed prior to trading with an expected EPS of 49 cents for the fiscal third quarter.

Progressive Corp (PGR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts awaiting a third quarter 2009 EPS of 33 cents before the bell.

Goldman Sachs (GS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) was downgraded by Meredith Whitney to "neutral".

Xilinx Inc (XLNX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast a third quarter EPS of 21 cents after the close.

40 cents/share is the expected third quarter earnings for the WD-40 Company (WDFC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the bell.

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