7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Stocks soared on positive news from the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report. Improving economic conditions

in the majority of the Fed's districts provided a solid signal that the recovery is taking hold. A series of analysts' upgrades and earnings optimism added to the buying frenzy. Word of a proposed SEC ban on unsupervised trading did little to squelch the bullish fever. The DJIA advanced 53.51, the Nasdaq soared 25.59, and the S&P 500 added 9.46.

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

Chip giant, Intel Corp ( INTC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is announcing after the bell on Thursday with an expected EPS of 35 cents.

65 cents/share is the forecast number for Weis Markets Inc ( WMK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the close on Thursday.

Majesco Entertainment Company ( COOL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its eyes set on 7 cents/share after the trading day ends on Thursday.

Before the open, Briggs & Stratton Corp ( BGG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announces with a consensus estimate of 6 cents/share.

Shaw Communications Cl B ( SJR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has investors awaiting an EPS of 33 cents prior to trading.

The Hershey Company ( HSY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has joined the fray to acquire Cadbury Plc ( CBY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).