Monday, November 30, 2009

Nov 30 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, ALTH, NVAX, SIMG, SQNM

APWR, SEED, PDLI, EMIF, VVUS

DRYS

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

AFL, RCRC, GENZ, ANF, USB

AEO, EDR

Downgrades:

BIDU

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.91%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 3.25%

European markets are currently trading lower by 1%

Chicago PMI

Farm Prices

Equity Settlements

Motor Vehicle Sales

President Obama Speech

Crude Oil is $76 per barrel

Gold is $1171 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Shoppers filled the stores on this shortened Black Friday trading session. Retail's initial word is positive despite massive stock market selling in the wake of a potential Dubai default. Indexes moved sharply lower in the pre-open spending most of the day crawling higher closing well off their session lows. The DJIA closed down 154.48, the tech heavy Nasdaq

dropped 37.61 and the broad based S&P 500 fell 19.14.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Frontline (FRO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), the oil tanker company, reports its earnings before the bell with an expected loss of 12 cents/share.

The Bermuda based, gas transport company Golar LNG (GLNG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecasters awaiting a 2 cents loss prior to the open.

Propane company, Inergy (NRGY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports its fiscal fourth quarter results before trading starts with an expected EPS loss of 49 cents.

Patriot Transportation (PATR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast a fiscal fourth quarter EPS of 59 cents revealed prior to the bell.

Popular clothier, Guess? Inc (GES | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports its fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS before the opening bell with a consensus estimate of 50 cents/share.

Bristol Myers Squibb's (BMY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) & Eli Lilly's (LLY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) cancer treatment Erbitux was a small trial success.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Nov 24 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AMLN, SEED, FEED, NLST, ZAGG

ALTH, CIEN, CEPH, DLTR, TLAB

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

BCH, TLAB, AYI, EMN, RS

AMLN, PRU, CEPH, ADI, ABG

Downgrades:

CIEN, UNP, ALNY, ALV

Stocks to Watch for Tuesday

Morning News

Futures are trading flat to slightly higher

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 1.5%

European markets are currently flat

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

GDP

Corporate Profits

Redbook

State Street Investor Confidence Index

Consumer Confidence

FOMC Minutes

Crude Oil is $77 per barrel

Gold is $1,168 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Stocks surged to a 13-month high today as better than expected home sales and a falling U.S. dollar powered the rally. Spiking gold and optimistic banter concerning world interest rates added to the bullish fervor. The DJIA closed up 132.79, the tech heavy Nasdaq soared 29.97, and the broad based S&P 500 added 14.86.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Mall based jeweler, Zale (ZLC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is hoping its loss does not exceed $2.10/share for their fiscal first quarter 2010 revealed prior to trading.

Hormel Foods (HRL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its sights set on an EPS of 68 cents for their fiscal fourth quarter 2009 prior to the market open.

Fiscal 2nd quarter 2010 is expected to be 69 cents/share for famous ketchup maker, HJ Heinz (HNZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell.

65 cents/share is the expected fiscal 3rd quarter 2010 earnings for Dollar Tree Stores (DLTR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced prior to trading.

The book seller, Borders (BGP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is braced for a 46 cents loss for their fiscal 3rd quarter 2010 prior to the opening bell.

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking at a 3rd quarter 2010 earnings of 21 cents/share before the open.

Ann Taylor Stores (ANN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) advanced 5.95% or 81 cents to $14.43/share upon being raised to "overweight" at Thomas Weisel Partners.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Nov 23 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, RIMM, FSLR, HBAN, QGEN

ASML, ERIC, DRYS, GOLD, NLST

GOOG, BIDU

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

FSRV, CHA, KEI, RIGL, SLW

ZION, ABC, DHI, CCOI, SBUX

NAL

Downgrades:

VSI, RA, GWR, OSK, WATG

CLNY, CXS

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.54%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.41%

European markets are currently trading higher

Existing Home Sales

Equity Settlements

Gold hits another new record

Crude Oil is $78.50 per barrel

Gold is $1165.50 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Jean Claude Trichet's innuendo of removing corporate credit aid sent waves of trepidation over investors depressing stock prices. A major miss of earnings expectations by Dell further added to the pessimistic day. However, stocks were hit with a rash of late day bargain hunting lifting them well off their lows despite the bearish sentiment. The DJIA gave back 14.28, the Nasdaq dropped 11.92, and the S&P 500 gave back 3.52.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reveals its fiscal fourth quarter 2010 earnings after the close with an expected number of $1.13/share.

Soup giant, Campbell Soup (CPB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), expects to see an EPS of 81 cents for its fiscal first quarter 2010 prior to the bell.

26 cents/share is the forecast fiscal fourth quarter 2009 EPS for Tyson Foods (TSN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the open.

Tech Data (TECD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast 70 cents/share for its fiscal third quarter 2010 prior to the open.

Valspar (VAL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting to see an EPS of 48 cents for its fiscal fourth quarter 2009 prior to trading.

Communications company, Nuance (NUAN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has projected fiscal fourth quarter earning of 23 cents/share before the 9:30 AM EST start.

American Italian Pasta Company (AIPC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces its fiscal fourth quarter 2009 earnings after the close with an expected 67 cents/share.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Nov 20 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

KIRK, NLST, CNXT, JAVA

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

RAVN, STP, LINTA, MLM, VMC

DDS, SCSC

Downgrades:

FFIV, FRED, D

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.54%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.83%

European markets are currently trading lower by 1%

Equity Settlements

Five dirty secrets of Black Friday

Crude Oil is $76.50 per barrel

Gold is $1138 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

Stocks took a bath today on the back of a major chipmaker downgrade and a stronger U.S. Dollar. Worries of overly optimistic stock prices added to the bearish nature of the day. The DJIA gave back 93.87, the tech heavy Nasdaq dropped 36.32, and the broad based S&P 500 fell 14.90.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Friday.

42 cents/share is the expected number for America CarMart's (CRMT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal 2nd quarter 2010 before the bell.

Ann Taylor (ANN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast fiscal third quarter earnings of 7 cents/share prior to trading.

A loss of 27 cents may be reveled before the open for DR Horton's (DHI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal fourth quarter 2010.

Jam king, JM Smucker (SJM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces its fiscal 2nd quarter 2010 results before the opening bell with an expected figure of $1.04/share.

Johnson Outdoors (JOUT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has projected a 50 cent/share loss for their fiscal fourth quarter 2009 prior to the 9:30 AM EST open.

Kirkland's (KIRK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting to see an EPS of 8 cents for its fiscal 3rd quarter 2010.

12 cents/share is the forecast number for Met-Pro Corp's (MPR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 prior to trading.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Nov 19 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CYTX, NLST, SOLF, SVA, SPWRA

NTAP, SHLD, GERN, PARD, TLAB

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

SOLF, XL, MNTA

Downgrades:

HOTT

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.32%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.86%

European markets are currently trading lower

Jobless Claims

Leading Indicators

Philadelphia Fed Survey

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Equity Settlements

President Obama Speech

Crude Oil is $78.75 per barrel

Gold is $1134 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Disappointing housing numbers and less than expected earnings from several tech names weighed heavily on the market today. Word of American Express buying Revolution Money and a potential takeover of E*trade lifted stocks off their lows but they remained in negative territory at the close. DJIA gave back 11.11, the tech heavy Nasdaq dropped 10.64, and the broad based S&P 500 dipped 0.52.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Thursday.

Sporting goods giant, Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting a fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS of 9 cents before the open.

$1.32/share is the forecast EPS for The Children's Place (PLCE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 announced prior to trading.

Internet Gold Golden Lines (IGLD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts looking at 23 cents/share before trading starts.

A loss of $2.10/share is projected for the Bon-Ton Stores's (BONT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 prior to the bell.

Sears Holdings (SHLD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is also expecting a loss before the open with a forecast negative EPS of $1.07 for its fiscal third quarter 2010.

5 cents/share is the forecast number for high end kitchen retailer Williams Sonoma (WSM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 before the open.

The Gap (GPS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces after the close with a projected number of 43 cents for its fiscal third quarter 2010.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Nov 18 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ARNA, ASMI, ARMH, CAKE, CSUN

JASO, SOLF, NLST, PARD, VVUS

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

OHI, ARUN, FIS, SII, PHM

ROK, GSIC

Downgrades:

RIMM, PARD, BMA, JEC, SPWRA

EXEL

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.55%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.32%

European markets are currently trading higher by 0.50%

MBA Purchase Applications

Consumer Price Index

Housing Starts

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Equity Settlements

Weekly Bill Settlement

President Obama Speech

Crude Oil is $80 per barrel

Gold is $1148 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

The session started on a low note as profit taking and weak retail numbers kicked shares lower during morning trading. However, stronger energy prices and bargain hunters pushed stocks back into positive territory by the close. Overall, an erratic and lackluster positive session across the board. The DJIA advanced 30.46, the tech heavy Nasdaq battled back to close 5.93 higher and the broad based S&P 500 climbed 1.01.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

Clothier Chico's (CHS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS of 7 cents before the bell.

2 cents/share is the forecast figure for China Sunergy (CSUN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to trading.

Environmentally compliant shipper, Double Hull Tankers (DHT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is looking at an EPS of 7 cents before 9:30AM EST.

Mother-to-be specialist, Destination Maternity (DEST | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has analysts looking for a fiscal fourth quarter 2009 loss of 15 cents/share.

Lex in Ohio's baby, Limited Brands (LTD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecast a 2 cents loss for its fiscal third quarter 2010 after the close.

33 cents/share after the bell is the projected number for Woodward Governor Company's (WGOV | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal fourth quarter 2009.

Solarfun Power Holdings (SOLF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces before the open with an expected EPS of 14 cents.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Nov 17 - Before the Open

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

MRX, ALKS, DVN, SSL, HES

NFG, XOM, PALM, CKEC

Downgrades:

SPWRA, PARD, VRTX

Stocks to Watch for Tuesday

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.63%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed flat

European markets are currently trading lower

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Producer Price Index

Redbook

Treasury International Capital

Industrial Production

Housing Market Index

Bank Reserve Settlement

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $78.50 per barrel

Gold is $1132 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Stocks paid no heed to Ben Bernanke's warnings of significant head winds for the recovery as they soared to 13-month high. Better than expected retail sales figures and surging oil prices lifted stocks sharply higher on the day. The DJIA surged 136.49, the tech heavy Nasdaq jumped higher by 29.97, and the broad based S&P 500 advanced 15.82.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Discount club, BJ's Wholesale (BJ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting to see fiscal third quarter 2010 earnings of 45 cents/share prior to the open.

Pilgrim's Pride (PGPDQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts awaiting a fiscal fourth quarter 2009 EPS of 49 cents after the market closes.

Once the final bell rings, cereal giant, Kellogg (K | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), will reveal its fiscal fourth quarter 2009 EPS with a projected number of 50 cents.

Kids gym specialist, Gymboree (GYMB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announces its fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS after the closing bell with a forecast number of $1.13.

Clothing designer, Perry Ellis (PERY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has its eyes fiscal third quarter 2010 earnings of 24 cents before the trading day starts.

Shopping mall sensation, Hot Topic (HOTT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), opens its books after the close with a forecast fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS of 13 cents.

Burger chain, Jack in the Box (JACK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is announcing results after the close with a forecast figure of 55 cents for its fiscal fourth quarter 2009.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Nov 16 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

NABI, NLST, SVA, RFMD, EGLE

LOGI, DRYS, JASO, TSTC, VVUS

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

ANN, STP, URI, YGE, RNST

IBKC, LDSH, TWGP, SASR

GLG

Downgrades:

CADX, ZAGG

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.21%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.73%

European markets are currently trading higher by 1%

Empire State Mfg Survey

Retail Sales

Business Inventories

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Speech

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $77.35 per barrel

Gold is $1131 per ounce

Sunday, November 15, 2009

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Stocks bravely pushed higher today despite dire consumer confidence figures and a wider than expected trade gap. Fuelled by positive earnings reports, stocks shrugged off the negative data. Equities ended the session nicely in positive territory creating the second straight week of gains. The DJIA gained 73.00, the tech heavy Nasdaq expanded to 18.86, and the broad based S&P 500 added 6.24.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Lowe's Companies (LOW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast fiscal third quarter 2010 earnings of 24 cents prior to the opening bell.

65 cents/share is the expected number for China Sky One Medical (CSKI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before trading starts.

Perfect World Co (PWRD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking at an EPS of 75 cents prior to the start of trading.

After the close, Anchor BanCorp Wisconsin (ABCW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports with a forecast pending loss of $1.33/share for their fiscal second quarter 2010.

Before the open, American Dairy (ADY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announces their resorts with an expected EPS of 31 cents/share.

Cellcom Israel (CEL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports prior to the open with a forecast EPS of 70 cents.

SmartHeat (HEAT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces prior to the open with a projected EPS of 28 cents.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Nov 13 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ATVI, DRYS, EMIF, MSCC, WYNN

CY, NLST, MDSO, RINO, TSTC

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

CYBI, ROSE, QCOM, AMD, EPM

JNPR

Downgrades:

SEM, UBET, NCTY, PWRD, CAAS

REP

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.30%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.70%

European markets are currently flat

International Trade

Import and Export Prices

Consumer Sentiment

EIA Natural Gas Report

Crude Oil is $77 per barrel

Gold is $1107 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

The massive bull rally took a breather today with stocks
sharply lower across the board. A report indicating that oil stockpiles are greater than expected cast doubt on the reality of the recovery. Energy shares led the declined and Hewlett-Packard's bid for 3Com did little to spur the bulls into action. The DJIA sunk 93.79, the tech heavy Nasdaq gave up 17.88 and the broad based S&P 500 slipped 11.27.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Friday.

Teen clothier, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is stitching for fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS of 20 cents prior to the open.

Discount shopping giant, JP Penney (JCP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has analysts expecting fiscal third quarter 2010 earnings of 12 cents before the bell.

Companhia de Saneamento Basico (SBS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast an EPS of $1.73 prior to trading.

14 cents/share is the projected number for China Valves Technology (CWZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced before the trading day.

Artio Global Investors (ART | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its eyes set on an EPS of 41 cents revealed prior to the bell.

An EPS of 47 cents is the expected number for Blue Rino (RINO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to the opening bell.

A loss of 75 cents/share is forecast for Teekay Corp (TK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before trading starts.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Nov 12 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

COMS, CTRP, JDSU, RNWK, PVTB

SPPI, CBEY, PALM, PAET, SWKS

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

TLP, CWCO, RDEN, PFWD, CSX

TX, MBT, RWT

Downgrades:

BRCD, RHIE, BNI

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.68%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 1%

European markets are currently trading slightly lower

MBA Purchase Applications

Jobless Claims

RBC Cash Index

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Treasury Budget

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $78.50 per barrel

Gold is $1113 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

An uptick in Chinese factory production powered US shares higher on the day. Momentum follow through from yesterday's optimistic Fed words was counteracted by a climbing Greenback. This prevented a strong rally with shares only closing modestly positive. The DJIA closed up 44.29, the tech heavy Nasdaq added 15.82, and the broad based S&P 500 climbed 5.56.

Here are 7 stocks
you need to know for Thursday.

Agilent Technologies (A | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting an EPS of 23 cents for its fiscal fourth quarter before the open.

51job Inc (JOBS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its hopes pinned on an EPS of 7 cents prior to the trading day.

79 cents/share is the forecast figure for Maximus' (MMS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal fourth quarter 2009 announced before the bell.

Rand Logistics (RLOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has traders looking for a fiscal second quarter 2010 EPS of 26 cents/share.

Banco de Chile (BCH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is awaiting an EPS of 75 cents after the close.
A loss of 13 cents/share is the hoped for results for Lime Energy (LIME | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the closing bell.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Nov 11 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, CENX, GOLD, PALM, JASO

RIMM, NVDA, PAAS, STEC, MPEL

AMZN, DRYS, GOOG, BIDU, FSLR

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

TROW, MYGN, COLM, SFD, TOL

FLR, FPL, DCOM, WBS, AWC, DRL

CATY, CAVM, ASTI, HEW

Downgrades:

TSN, AYE, PSEC, STV, ADBE

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed flat

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.61%

European markets are currently trading higher by 1.25%

Equity Settlements

Weekly Bill Settlement

The dollar is weak because ...

Home prices are bouncing not recovering

Crude Oil is $79.50 per barrel

Gold is $1116.50 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

Stocks exhibited a lackluster session after yesterday's surging bull move. Pessimism from several CEOs in the banking sector concerning the recovery and a climbing U.S. dollar muted gains as the market closed mixed on the session. The DJIA closed up 20.03, the tech heavy Nasdaq fell 2.98 and the broad based S&P 500 slipped 0.07.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

Kohl's Corporation (KSS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting an EPS of 61 cents for their fiscal third quarter 2010 before the bell on Wednesday.

Fiscal third quarter 2010 has Urban Outfitters (URBN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) looking for an EPS of 35 cents prior to trading on Wednesday.

81 cents/share is the expected fiscal third quarter earnings for Wal-Mart Stores (WMT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) as the goliath reports before the open.

A loss of 12 cents/share is forecast for struggling video chain, Blockbuster (BBI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the close on Wednesday.

Retailer, Nordstrom (JWN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is looking at fiscal third quarter 2010 earnings of 37 cents after the closing bell on Wednesday evening.

Walt Disney (DIS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces after the close with a forecast fiscal fourth quarter 2009 EPS of 40 cents.

CIT Group (CITGQ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is projecting a loss of $1.19/share before the trading day opens.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CERS, PCLN, HMIN, HRBN, HOGS

JASO, CHNG, FUQI, QGEN, VVUS

Nov 10 - Before the Open

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

RHI, TWTC, NAT, PAAS, DGI

FRPT, RY, RBS, ADBE, TSM

RAX

Downgrades:

AIB, ENER, TRW, PIKE, CBEY

SMP, PRCP, SOLR, OPXT, BIDZ

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.63%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.27%

European markets are currently flat

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Redbook

Equity Settlements

President Obama Speech

Banking Holidays

ALL-5 Year TIPS Settlement

Auto industry still faces rocky road

Crude Oil is $79 per barrel

Gold is $1099 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

The bulls took full control of stocks today as the G20 nations unanimously agreed to keep fiscal stimulus measures in full effect. Stocks surged on the news as the U.S. dollar plummeted as investors

dumped the Greenback in favor of equities. Gold jumped to an all time high, as the commodity complex rallied on the equity positive word. The DJIA surged 203.52, the tech heavy Nasdaq advanced 41.62, and the broad based S&P 500 climbed 23.77.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Tyco (TYC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has forecast fiscal fourth quarter earnings of 54 cents/share prior to the bell on Tuesday Morning.

Down on the farm, Bob Evans (BOBE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting fiscal second quarter 2010 earnings of 48 cents after the close on Tuesday evening.

Pan American Silver (PAAS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is announcing after trading is over with a forecast EPS of 21 cents.

Bra queens, Maidenform Brands (MFB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), have its eyes set on an EPS of 35 cents after the closing bell on Tuesday.

Randgold Resources (GOLD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking to ride the gold wave with an expected EPS of 23 cents before the open.

Watch and accessory maker, Fossil (FOSL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecast an EPS of 42 cents prior to the opening bell.

Home builder, Beazer Homes (BZH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is hoping its loss does not exceed $1.31/share for its fiscal fourth quarter 2009 prior to trading.

Monday, November 09, 2009

Nov 9 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ARIA, BSET, EWBC, EXEL, DISH

HERO, CENX, FUQI, SWKS, JASO

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

ASTE, MRK, PDE, REV

Downgrades:

BEAT, KNOL, SNI

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.20%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.73%

European markets are trading higher by 1.5%

Equity Settlements

President Obama Speech

Kraft to make hostile bid for Cadbury


Disney's Christmas Carol tops box office

Stocks: Buyers swooping back in


Crude Oil is $78.50 per barrel

Gold is $1109 per ounce

Friday, November 06, 2009

Nov 6 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ATVI, PEET, XTEX, SWKS, NVDA

SBUX, ALTH, TASR, CRIC, UWBK

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

TMK, ANSS, O, MFC, GCO

VIV, WG

Downgrades:

ESLR, CPTS, WTI, CLR, ORA

CAH

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are currently trading higher

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.75%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.63%

European markets are currently flat

Employment Situation

Wholesale Trade

Consumer Credit

Wall Street awaits jobs report

Crude Oil is $79.50 per barrel

Gold is $1093.50 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

Bulls took solid control sending stocks rocketing higher into the close. Positive words from the unemployment front combined with stronger than expected retail figures powered the surging bull move. The DJIA broke 10,000 adding 203.82, the Nasdaq climbed 49.80, and the broad based S&P 500 advanced 20.13.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Friday.

Money manager, The Blackstone Group (BX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting an EPS of 13 cents on Friday before the open.

A loss of $1.38/share is in the cards for PMI Group (PMI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to trading on Friday morning.

FreightCar America (RAIL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is shooting for an EPS of 22 cents before the trading day begins on Friday.

Giant American International Group (AIG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has traders awaiting an EPS of $1.20 to be announced prior to the bell on Friday.

Hospital innovator, Lifepoint (LPNT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is hoping for an EPS of 56 cents before 9:30 AM EST on Friday.

23 cents/share is the expected loss for Sun Microsystems (JAVA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the market closes on Friday evening.

Alleghany Corp (Y | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts looking for an EPS of $3.50 after 4:00 PM EST on Friday.

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Nov 5 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ONNN, IMGN, PLCE, TRMA, THQI

CSCO, RIMM, BCRX, NVAX, VOD

Upgrades and Downgrades

Upgrades:

ALY, DOX, ARRY, EAT, CBEY

CAAS, VALE, DT, D, EGO, MDT

PALM, QTM, SPWRA, SNTA, TRW

Downgrades:

ALVR, LNUX, TESO

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are currently flat

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 1.3%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.63%

European markets are currently trading lower

Productivity and Costs

Jobless Claims

RBC Cash Index

EIA Natural Gas Report

Treasury Strips

Money Supply

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $80 per barrel

Gold is $1091.75 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

In a classic twist of fate stocks sold off hard after surging higher on anticipation of market positive words from the Federal Reserve. The Fed provided comfort but shares sold off to mixed levels by the close.Word of Intel being sued by New York State did little to help the bull's case as the Nasdaq closed down on the day. The DJIA added 30.23, the Nasdaq gave back 1.80 and the S&P 500 eased higher by 1.09.

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

Lamar Advertising (LAMR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is marketing for an EPS loss of 16 cents prior to the opening of trading on Thursday.

9 cents/share is the expected EPS for Metro PCS (PCS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell on Thursday morning.

Sara Lee (SLE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is cooking for a fiscal first quarter 2010 EPS of 17 cents prior to trading on Thursday.

The tough guys at World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) are expecting an EPS of 9 cents prior to the bell on Thursday.

76 cents/share is the forecast number for media giant Time Warner (TWC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) on Thursday before the trading day begins.

Uncle Hef is nervous that Playboy's (PLA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) loss may exceed 1 cent/share unveiled prior to the bell.

Travel site, Orbitz (OWW | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting to see an EPS of 12 cents before trading starts on Thursday.

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