Wednesday, March 31, 2010

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Thursday.

Car selling juggernaut, Carmax Inc ( KMX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports before the bell with a forecast EPS of 25 cents.

A solid $1.78/share is the expected before the open EPS for Jos A Bank Clothiers ( JOSB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Watch company, Movado Group Inc ( MOV | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is hoping its loss does not exceed 31 cents/share prior to trading.

A 19 cent loss awaits investors in Rite Aid Corp ( RAD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the opening bell.

Scholastic Corp ( SCHL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports before the open with a consensus estimated EPS loss of 12 cents.

American Express Co ( AXP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) wrangled the credit card business away from Visa Inc ( V | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) for processing at retailers Macys and Bloomingdales.

Mar 31 - Before the Open

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, ABIO, CENX, CIGX, EDAP

ATPG, BIOF, DRYS, WEDC

Mar 30 - Before the Open

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

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 0.65%

Shanghai Composite closed up 0.15%

European markets are currently flat

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Redbook

Consumer Confidence

Farm Prices

Crude Oil is $82.35 per barrel

Gold is $1,111 per ounce

Monday, March 29, 2010

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Consumer Confidence, the Red Book and Farm Sales are the main economic events happening on Tuesday. The holiday shortened week brings a light slate of earnings as Wall Street starts to relax. Stocks surged higher on a falling U.S. dollar and soaring oil prices. Consumer Spending climbed for the fifth straight month. An improved European economic environment and Greece's bond selling plan added to the bullish nature of the session. Led by Boeing, the DJIA advanced 45.50, the Nasdaq climbed 9.23 and the S&P 500 added 6.63.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

After the close, H.b. Fuller Co ( FUL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports with an expected EPS of 28 cents.

Mattress giant, Sealy Corp ( ZZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecasted an EPS of 4 cents after the close.

32 cents is the consensus estimate for Saic Inc ( SAI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the final bell.

Charming Shoppes Inc ( CHRS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is awaiting a 16 cent loss before the opening bell.

Saks Holdings Inc ( SKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Best Buy Co Inc ( BBY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) are two retail giants benefiting from increased consumer spending.

Dreamworks Animation Skg ( DWA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) suffered from disappointing box office returns from its new film "How to Train Your Dragon".

Mar 29 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, APOL, BELM, CALI, SORL

APWR, ABIO, OREX, TMRK, VOD

VTIV

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.09%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 0.88%

Shanghai Composite closed up 2.09%

European Markets are currently trading higher

Personal Income and Outlays

4-Week Bill Annnouncement

3-Month Bill Auction

6-Month Bill Auction

Crude Oil is $80.65 per barrel

Gold is $1,112 per ounce

Sunday, March 28, 2010

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Monday looks like another quiet day for economic announcements and earnings releases. Investors can anticipate several note auctions, Personal Income figures and a few mid-level earnings releases. The final trading day of the week saw strong early gains offset by late day selling. A plethora of corporate upgrades and takeover chatter were counteracted by international tensions. This time the bearish vibe emanated from old enemies North and South Korea. The DJIA

, led higher by Chevron, fought to close up 9.15. the tech heavy Nasdaq dropped 2.28 and the broad based S&P 500 advanced 0.86.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Pay school operator, Apollo Group Inc Cl A ( APOL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports before the open with an expected EPS of 81 cents.

$1.34/share is the forecast before the bell figure for Cal-Maine Foods Inc ( CALM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

AT&T Inc ( T | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), Caterpillar Inc ( CAT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), and Ak Steel Holding Corp ( AKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) are among the initial companies to list expenses resulting from the new health care reform measures. In AT&T's case the expenses will be $1 billion for the first quarter.

Radioshack Corp ( RSH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has floated the ideas selling itself for $3 billion.

Credit Suisse raised its share price estimate for Apple Inc ( AAPL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) to $300.00.

Friday, March 26, 2010

Mar 26 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AAPL, RIMM, PALM, ERIC, CPWM

CONN, JMBA, SMOD, RYAAY, TIBX

MPEL, SPPI, VVUS, QQQQ

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.55%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.32%

Shanghai Composite closed up 1.34%

European markets are currently trading slightly lower

GDP 8:30am

Corporate Profits 8:30am

Consumer Sentiment 9:55am

Crude Oil is $81.15 per barrel

Gold is $1,099 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

Friday is a forecasted quiet day on Wall Street. Minimal earnings releases combined with the final GDP and the revised Consumer Sentiment figure may lead to an easy transition into the weekend. On Thursday, stocks
soared aggressively during the first half of the session. A wave of selling triggered by a strong dollar commodity share dumping hit the market knocking back the bull advance. Bernanke reiterating his low rate pledge was not enough impetus to keep the rally intact. Stocks closed the day mixed with the DJIA gaining 5.06, the Nasdaq losing 1.35 and the broad based S&P 500 slipped 1.99.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Friday.

GeoMet Inc ( GMET | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports before the bell with a forecast EPS loss of 4 cents.

News hit the wire that an investment grade
rating for Ford Motor Co ( F | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is still years away.

Rumors are amok that Starbucks Corporation ( SBUX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is staging a takeover of Jamba Inc ( JMBA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), a chain of juice smoothie stores.

Nelson Peltz has decided against bidding on Cke Restaurants Inc ( CKR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Investors in Citigroup ( C | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) were pleased to discover that the Treasury will sell its shares in a preset, scheduled manner.

Qualcomm Inc ( QCOM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) lifted its sales and profit forecasts.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Mar 25 - Before the Open

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Mar 24 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ADBE, CHINA, CBPO, NVAX, MPEL

ORCL, MU, JASO, XTXI, YHOO

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.38%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng up 0.10%

Shanghai Composite closed up 0.12%

European markets are currently trading lower

Bank Reserve Settlement

MBA Purchase Applications

Durable Goods Orders

New Home Sales

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Crude Oil is $80.50 per barrel

Gold is $1,095 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

Durable Good Orders and New Home Sales await stock investors midweek in the midst of a heated bull advance. Multiple important earnings are also being released into the optimistic atmosphere. The health care reform bears had their teeth kicked in for the second day in a row as stocks rallied hard. To the total dismay of his critics, Obama signed his health care reform bill into law. Strong earnings from several sectors combined with increase demand in the computer chip arena powered shares sharply higher on the day. Word from the Chicago Fed President, Charles Evans, from a Shanghai speech served to further fuel the powerful rally when he clearly stated the U.S. Central Bank will keep rates at "accommodative" levels for at least 6 months. The DJIA led higher by Caterpillar and IBM surged 102.94, the tech heavy Nasdaq added 19.84 and the broad based S&P 500 climbed 8.36.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

dELiA*s Inc ( DLIA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) may be suffering from the employment situation with an expected loss of 6 cents/share before the open.

An EPS of 93 cents awaits investors in General Mills Inc ( GIS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to the opening bell.

Russian oil concern, Lukoil Co ADR ( LUKOY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports before the open with a forecast EPS unknown at this time.

Internet boom darling, Red Hat Inc ( RHT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has a consensus estimated EPS of 16 cents after the close.

Printer maker, Lexmark International ( LXK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is rumored to be a takeover target.

American Internat Group ( AIG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and GMAC Inc ( GMAC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) are 2 of 4 firms whose executive pay was just slashed by the Obama Administration.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Mar 23 - Before the Open

Monday, March 22, 2010

Mar 22 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CSIQ, MAIL, EROC, GENT, LPNT

GENT, SONS, TEVA, VICL, XTXI

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.75%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 2.05%

European markets are currently trading lower by 1%

Stocks Fall on Global Debt-Burden Concern

Crude Oil is $79.35 per barrel

Sunday, March 21, 2010

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Monday is a dearth of economic reports but several interesting earnings releases should add a bit of flavor to the day. Quadruple Witching Friday lived up to its ominous name for the stock market bulls. The bulls were stopped dead in their tracks on the final trading session of the week. An interest increase in India, further economic jitters from Greece and renewed U..S interest rate concerns awoke the bears from their hibernation. Additional stock negative rhetoric from former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan gave the final knock out blow to the dazes bulls. International Business Machines and 3 Com led the DJIA lower falling 37.19, the tech heavy Nasdaq gave back 16.87, and the broad based S&P 500 dipped 5.93.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

Phillips-Van Heusen Corp ( PVH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports after the close Monday with an expected EPS of 59 cents.

Jeweler Tiffany & Co ( TIF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking for an EPS of $1.13 prior to the opening bell.

High end kitchen supply retailer, Williams Sonoma Inc ( WSM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports before the open with a forecast EPS of 73 cents.

Rumors of a Palm Inc ( PALM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) takeover hit the street amidst its warning of sharply lower revenue.

In a surprising reversal, Citigroup ( C | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has stated it plans on expanding its retail mortgage business instead of exiting as originally announced.

Raider Carl Ichan is making a move to takeover Lions Gate Entertainment ( LGF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) with an intial offer of $6.00/share.

Cerner Corp ( CERN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is being added to the S&P 500 replacing BJ Services.

Friday, March 19, 2010

Mar 19 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ARNA, BIDU, CTEL, GNVC, PBCT

ARIA, CYCC, CAKE, MU, MDTH

Upgrades and Downgrades

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

Quadruple witching will add some spice to a scheduled quiet final trading session of the week. Several earnings announcements round out the warm spring like session on the Street of Dreams. On Thursday, stock market bears were sent scampering back into their dens as economic data clearly indicated inflation fears have limited factual basis. Neutral Consumer Prices and improved manufacturing results led to stocks closing mostly higher on the day. Positive word from the employment front added to the bullish fervor. The DJIA made its 8th straight gain by climbing 45.50, the Nasdaq added 2.19 and the sole laggard S&P 500 slipped backwards by 0.39.

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

Prior to the opening bell, Perry Ellis Int'l ( PERY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports earnings with a forecast figure of 59 cents/share.

Rumors of a discount rate increase hit the financial sector with Bank Of America Corp ( BAC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Regions Financial Corp ( RF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) taking the brunt of the chatter.

Athletic shoe maker, Nike Inc Cl B ( NKE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), profit more than doubled in its 3rd quarter and was raised to outperform at FBR Capital.

Fedex Corp ( FDX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) crushed analysts quarterly profit estimates.

Gamestop Corp ( GME | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) raised its outlook despite a drop in earnings.

3Com Corp ( COMS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking an EPS of 8 cents at an indeterminate release time.

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Mar 18 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

BRCM, CSKI, DRYS, GOLD, FUQI

QCOM, RYAAY, SMRT, TEVA, XIDE

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are currently flat

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.95%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.25%

Shanghai Composite closed down 0.14%

European markets are currently flat

Core CPI

Consumer Price Index

Jobless Claims

Continuing Claims

Current Account Balance

Leading Indicators

Philadelphia Fed

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Crude Oil is $82.25 per barrel

Gold is $1,125.50 per ounce

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

The Consumer Price Index, Jobless Claims, and Philly Fed Report round out the major economic events Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrials hit 17-month highs today with Exxon Mobile and Caterpillar leading the way. The Fed vowing to keep interest rates low combined with inflation negating Producer Price Index figures powered stocks higher for another day in a row. Even sketchy news of Wells Fargo's banking unit Wachovia paying $160 million to settle a Mexican drug money laundering inquiry failed to generate bearish sentiment. The DJIA advanced 47.69, the tech heavy Nasdaq climbed 11.08, and the S&P 500 marched higher by 6.75.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Thursday.

Fedex Corp ( FDX | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is expecting to see 72 cents/share before the open.

$1.28/share is the forecast figure for Gamestop Corp ( GME | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to the opening bell.

Ross Stores Inc ( ROST | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts awaiting $1.16/share before the 9:30 AM EST trading day start.

After the close, Palm Inc ( PALM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports with a forecast loss of 41 cents

Blockbuster Inc ( BBI | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is threatening a bankruptcy filing

JPMorgan Chase and Co. ( JPM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), Ubs Ag Ord. Shares ( UBS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) and Deutsche Bank have been charged with fraud in a Milan derivatives case.

Mar 17 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ADSK, ASML, MDCO, PLCM, MPEL

CA, HBAN, GOLD, MRVL, SQNM

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 1.17%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.72%

European markets are currently trading higher

Shanghai Composite closed up 1.93%

MBA Purchase Applications

Producer Price Index

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Ben Bernanke Speech

Crude Oil is $82.25 per barrel

Gold is $1,128.50 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

A small group of earnings announcements and the Producer Price Index is on the board for midweek. The Fed decided to keep interest rates near record lows triggering a stock market rally. The bulls were assisted by positive economic sentiment from the FOMC statement. On the international front, Greece will be provided aid from the European Union saving this troubled economy. Intel led the gainers in the Dow Industrials while Boeing was the biggest loser on the day. The DJIA advanced 43.83, the Nasdaq climbed 15.80 and the broad based S&P 500 added 8.95.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

Black Berry maker, Research In Motion Ltd ( RIMM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports after the close with a forecast EPS of $1.27.

81 cents is the expected after the bell EPS for Guess? Incorporated ( GES | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Interstate Hotels & Resorts ( IHR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) hopes its loss does not exceed 6 cents prior to the open.

A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts ( ACMR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces before the opening bell with a forecasted EPS loss of 21 cents.

Chatter hit the street about a possible take over of American motorcycle legend, Harley-Davidson Inc ( HOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Coventry Health Care Inc ( CVH | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) was upgraded at Goldman Sachs as they readjusted all their health care ratings due to increase in the odds of Obama's health reform measures passing.

The financial sector gained on the Fed's rate decision with Citigroup ( C | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) closing above $4.00.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ATHN, DISH, GNVC, MPEL, MNKD

AIXG, BIDU, EBAY, SONC, SBUX

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Mar 16 - Before the Open

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a slightly higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.28%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.27%

Shanghai Composite closed up 0.53%

European markets are currently trading higher

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Housing Starts

Import and Export Prices

Redbook

FOMC Meeting 2:15 PM

Crude Oil is $80 per barrel

Gold is $1,113.25 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

The much anticipated FOMC rate decision and statement awaits investors on Tuesday. Several important earnings announcements and the Redbook will round out the second trading day of the week. Monday ended mixed as falling oil prices combined with worse than expected home builder sentiment figures weighed on the market. An upgrade of retail giant Wal-Mart at Citigroup helped lift the DJIA into positive territory. The DJIA added 17.46, the tech heavy Nasdaq gave back 5.45, and the broad based S&P 500 eased higher by 0.52.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Deutsche Bank AG ( DB | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) expects to see $1.91/share before the open.

4 cents/share is the forecast number for American Apparel Inc ( APP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) after the close.

Discover Financial Services ( DFS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking at 9 cents/share after the closing bell.

Pressure is on Chinese Google ( GOOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) customers to find other marketing avenues such as Baidu, Incorporated ( BIDU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) as Google prepares to pull out of China under governmental pressure.

Studies have concluded that Ford Motor Co ( F | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) combined with other U.S. carmakers have actually had more unintended acceleration deaths than the much publicized similar issues with Toyota Motor Corporation ADS ( TM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Monday, March 15, 2010

Mar 15 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

AKLS, AMLN, BIDU, NVAX, GNVC

PALM, RIMM

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed flat

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.62%

European markets are currently trading lower

Empire Manufacturing Survey

Net Long-Term TIC Flows

Capacity Utilization

Industrial Production

Treasury International Capital

Housing Market Index

Crude Oil is $80.80 per barrel

Gold is $1,106 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Monday

Friday witnessed stocks flowing gently between positive and negative readings through out the day. Opposing currents of a decline in Consumer Confidence and an increase in Retail Sales resulted in a bull bear stalemate. Finally, the session ended mixed with the DJIA up 12.85, the tech heavy Nasdaq given back 0.80 and the broad based S&P 500 easing lower by 0.25. We have the Long-Term Purchases reading as well as several T-Bill Auctions to observe on Monday. Several earnings announcement will also wrap up Monday's session.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.

37 cents is the expected figure for Aaon Inc ( AAON | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to the open.

Internet retailer, Overstock.com Inc ( OSTK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), has forecasters awaiting an EPS of 45 cents before the bell.

Banking kingpin, Ubs Ag Ord. Shares ( UBS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), expects to see an EPS of 25 cents before trading starts.

Pfizer Inc ( PFE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) disappointed investors when its new cancer drug failed function as expected.

Positive retail sales lifted shares of luxury retailer, Tiffany & Co ( TIF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Potash Cp Saskatchewan ( POT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) raised its first quarter earnings forecast.

Third tier credit card company, Discover Financial Services ( DFS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reported a loss for its fiscal first quarter due to higher loan loss reserves.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Mar 12 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CAGC, EXEL, RFMD, KIRK, PGNX

DRIV, HBAN, HEV, LTXC, SEED

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks in Focus Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.81%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed down 0.09%

European markets are currently trading higher

Retail Sales

Consumer Sentiment

Business Inventories

President Obama Speech

Crude Oil is $82.65 per barrel

Gold is $1,116.50 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Friday

The week will wrap up with just several critical earnings announcements. Retail sales, consumer sentiment and business inventories will fill the morning hours on with potential market moving data on Friday. A late day rally lifted shared into positive territory on Thursday. Citibank boasting of strong profits coming soon and a stymied health care bill sparked the bulls into action. The DJIA climbed 44.51, the tech heavy Nasdaq advanced 9.51 and the broad based S&P 500 eased higher by 4.63.

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

A 2 cent loss is slated for business woman's favorite clothier, Ann Taylor Stores Corp ( ANN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the open.

Kirkland's Inc ( KIRK | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) expects to see an EPS of 81 cents prior to trading.

Arts and crafts retailer, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts ( ACMR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is betting its loss does not exceed 21 cents before the bell.

Mortgage kingpin, Fannie Mae ( FNM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), sold off $6 billion in debt making it the biggest offering in over a year.

Struggling banking behemoth, Citigroup ( C | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is spreading a rumor that there is as much as $20 billion dollars of profits coming down the pike.

Powerhouse fund, Cerebus Capital has signed on to buy as many as 115 thousand convertible shares of Geoeye Inc ( GEOY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Benchmark cut Yahoo! Inc ( YHOO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) to "hold" from "buy".

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Mar 11 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

BPAX, ENTG, GYMB, NVMI, SMTX

APWR, AMLN, CHINA, CLNE, SBLK

Upgrades and Downgrades

Stocks to Watch Today

Earnings Watch

Cities woo Google for high-speed hookup


Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 0.96%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed flat

European markets are currently trading lower

Jobless Claims

International Trade

Quarterly Services Survey

EIA Natural Gas Report

Money Supply

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $82 per barrel

Gold is $1,106.50 per ounce

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

7 Stocks you need to know for Thursday

Jobless claims and International Trade numbers hit the wire on Thursday. A full slate of earnings reports will also greet nimble investors on the second to final trading day of the week. Stocks vacillated between positive and negative today prior to ending higher on the session. A record wide Budget Deficit was countered by bullish employment data leading to a minor roller coaster like trading day. The Dow eased higher by 2.95, the tech heavy Nasdaq surged a relative 18.27 and the broad based S&P 500 advanced 5.17 .

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Thursday.

Publisher John Wiley & Sons Cl A ( JWA | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces prior to the open with an estimated EPS of 74 cents.

Test preparation firm, Princeton Review ( REVU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is looking at a loss of 6 cents prior to trading.

Dog taking to work Pete Musser's ex baby, Safeguard Scientific Inc ( SFE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is forecast to lose $2.79/share before the open.

An EPS of 18 cents is slated prior to trading for Smithfield Foods Inc ( SFD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

The sun isn't shining brightly on Pacific Sunwear Of Cal ( PSUN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) who are looking at a loss of 30 cents after the close.

Gun maker, Smith & Wesson Hldg Corp ( SWHC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting a loss of 1 cent after the closing bell.

The FTC is investigating the Google ( GOOG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) proposed purchase of AdMob.

Mar 10 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

CYTK, CHOP, ITMN, FACT, HRBN

BUCY, HBAN, TASR, VNDA, VVUS

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a slightly higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed flat

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed flat

European markets are slightly higher early on

MBA Purchase Applications

Wholesale Trade

EIA Petroleum Status Report

Treasury Budget

Weekly Bill Settlement

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $81.80 per barrel

Gold is $1,127 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Wednesday

Wholesale trade and the treasury budget hit the wires midweek. Several important earnings announcements will also take place prior to the trading day. Bulls celebrated their one year of dominance by closing higher on the session. Bearish pressure was placed on the United States by the European Union to rein in short trading euro speculators and Credit Swap Default traders. This pressure resulted in a topsy turvy day with a positive overall close. The DJIA climbed 11.86, the tech heavy Nasdaq index advanced 8.47, and the broad based S&P 500 eased higher by 1.94.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Wednesday.

A hefty $4.65 per share is expected prior to trading for Bon-Ton Stores Inc ( BONT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

Candy maker, Cadbury plc ( CBRY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), announces before the open with a forecast EPS not revealed.

Children's Place Rtl Str ( PLCE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has traders awaiting $1.03/share prior to the opening bell.

Ski resort operator, Vail Resorts Inc ( MTN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), hopes its EPS beats the consensus estimate of $1.13.

An over-hyped Cisco Systems Inc ( CSCO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) router failed to energize tech bulls upon release.

Rumors are sweeping the street that American Internat Group ( AIG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) will soon divest more divisions.

Exxon Mobil Corporation ( XOM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is digging deeper to locate unconventional assets to get an edge over their competitors.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Mar 9 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ALKS, CERS, CXDC, FEED, GPRE

AMLN, APWR, CSCO, ORCC, UAUA

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a lower open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed down 0.17%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed flat

European markets are currently trading lower

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales

Redbook

Bank Reserve Settlement

Equity Settlements

President Obama Speech

Crude Oil is $80.25 per barrel

Gold is $1,116 per ounce

7 Stocks you need to know for Tuesday

Investors are awaiting the Red Book report as well as the wholesale trade numbers on Tuesday. A handsome plate of important retail earnings announcements is also slated for the 2nd trading day of the week. Stocks closed mixed in a lackluster, low volume session Monday. The bears and bulls were evenly matched as pharmaceutical companies sank on Obama's health care reform insistence. An agreement to sell one of American International Group's units ignited enough bullish sentiment to withstand the bearish pressure. Traders should take note that Tuesday marks the one year anniversary of the start of the recent bull move. The DJIA fell 13.68, the Nasdaq climbed 5.86 and the S&P 500 slipped 0.19.

Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.

Sporting goods maestros, Dick's Sporting Goods ( DKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), reports before the bell with an expected EPS of 55 cents.

34 cents is the forecast before the open number for Supermarket chain, Kroger Company ( KR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating).

A 19 cent loss awaits investors in Tasty Baking Co ( TSTY | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) prior to the market's open.

J Crew Group Inc ( JCG | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) reports after the close with a forecast EPS of 46 cents.

JPMorgan Chase and Co. ( JPM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) beat out the competitors to be ranked as the world's largest hedge fund firm.

US Steel Corp ( X | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) was raised to "buy" at Goldman Sachs while the firm cut Ak Steel Holding Corp ( AKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) to "neutral".

Monday, March 08, 2010

RIMM

Research in Motion is acting very well today so keep it on the radar this afternoon as it could be a gorilla type trade.

Mar 8 - Before the Open

Stocks Trading Up in Pre-Market

ADCT, GNVC, SEED, SBLK, XRTX

RIMM, STLD, VVUS, YHOO, XNPT

Upgrades and Downgrades

Earnings Watch

Stocks to Watch Today

Morning News

Futures are pointing to a higher open

In Japan the Nikkei 225 closed up 2.09%

In Hong Kong the Hang Seng closed up 1.97%

European markets are currently flat

Equity Settlements

Crude Oil is $81.90 per barrel

Gold is $1,136 per ounce
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