Chevron Corporation, (CVX): Founded in 1879, based in San Ramon, California, Chevron, operates as an integrated energy company worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.47 a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of $1.78 a share compared to its actual profit the company posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company surprised the market negatively in last two quarters, by as much as 11%. In the quarter ended March 2009, it posted a profit of 72 cents a share, and 87 cents a share for the quarter ended June 2009. Watch for the earnings on Friday October 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM Eastern.

Las Vegas Sands, Corp., (LVS): Founded In 1988, headquarter in Las Vegas, Nevada, Las Vegas Sands, owns and operates resorts worldwide.

Market is expecting a loss of 1 cent a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 3 cent less than its actual profit of 2 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. As of Wednesday October 28, 2009, the stock is trading at $13.17, and traded 56 million shares. Watch for earnings on Thursday October 29, 2009, after market close.

Metlife, Inc., (MET): Founded in 1863, headquarter in New York, New York, MetLife, Inc., provides individual insurance, employee benefits, and financial services in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

Market is expecting a profit of 87 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a cent more than its actual profit of 88 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Stock traded approximately 9.3 million shares on Wednesday October 28, 2009, and closed at #34.16. Watch for earnings on Thursday October 29, 2009 after market close.

Ultra Petroleum Corporation, (UPL): Founded in 1979, based in Houston, Texas, Ultra Petroleum, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, production and operation of oil and natural gas.

Market is expecting a profit of 51 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 27 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. The company posted a profit of 78 cents, 43 cents, 26 cents and 51 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2008, December 2008, March 2009, and June 2009 respectively. Watch for the earnings on Friday October 30, 2009 before market open.

Progress Energy, Inc., (PGN): Founded in 1925, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Progress Energy, engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.18 for the quarter ended  September 2009, a cent more than its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 47 cents a share  for the quarter ended December 2008, 66 cents a share for March 2009, and 64 cents a share for the quarter ended June 2009. Watch for the earnings on Friday, October 30, 2009 before market open.

Aflac, Inc., (AFL): Founded in 1955, headquartered in Columbus, Georgia, Aflac, Inc., provides supplement health and life insurance in United States.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.20 a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a jump of 18 cents a share compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. The company posted a profit of $1.20 in quarter ended June 2009 and surprised the market by 5.3%.

AFL is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Wednesday October 28, 2009 after market close.

Symantec Corporation, (SYMC): Founded in 1982, headquartered in Cupertino, California, Symantec Corporation, provides security, storage, and systems management solutions to secure and manage information.

Market is expecting a profit of 33 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 4 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. SYMC trades an average of 14 million shares a day on Nasdaq.

SYMC is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Wednesday October 28, 2009, after market close.

Aetna, Inc, (AET): Founded in 1982, based in Hartford, Connecticut, Aetna, Inc., operates as a diversified health care benefits company primarily in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 66 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 50% compared to its profit of $1.12 it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

AET is in my SHORT sell watch list for short term trading. Watch for the earnings on Thursday October 29, 2009 before market open.

AstraZeneca Plc, (AZN): Founded in 1992, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, AstraZeneca, develops and manufactures, prescription pharmaceuticals and biological products.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.39 a share for the quarter ended September 2009, increase of 7 cents compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

AZN is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings, on Thursday October 29, 2009 before market open.

Burger King Holdings, Inc., (BKC): Founded in 1954, headquartered in Miami, Florida, Burger King, owns and franchises fast food hamburger restaurants.

Market is expecting a profit of 37 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 1 cent compared to its actual profit of 38 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

BKC is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Thursday October 29, 2009 before market open.

Apollo Group, Inc., (APOL): Founded in 1973, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, provides educational services at high school, college, and graduate level.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.04 per share for the quarter ended August 2009, up 29 cents compared to its actual profit of 75 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted positive profit and exceeded markets expectation in last four of four quarters.

APOL is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Tuesday October 27,2009, after market close.

NutriSystem, Inc., (NTRI): Founded in 1972, based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, NutriSystem, inc., provides weight management products and services in the United States and Canada.

Market is expecting a profit of 24 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 21 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter.

NutriSystem is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Tuesday October 27, 2009, after market close.

Panera Bread Company, (PNRA): Founded 1981, based in Richmond Heights, Missouri, operates and franchises retail bakery-cafes in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 58 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a jump of 13 cents compare to its actual profit of 45 cents a share, it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

PNRA is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Tuesday October 27, 2009, after market close.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, (GT): Founded in 1898, based in Akron, Ohio, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company engages in the development, manufacturing, distribution, and sales of tires and related products and services worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 40 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 3 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter.

GT is in my SHORT sell watch list for short term trading. Watch for the earnings, on Wednesday October 28, 2009, before market open.

Owens Corning, (OC): Founded in 1938, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning, provides composite and building materials systems.

Market is expecting a profit of 39 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 33 cents a share compared to the same quarter a year ago.

OC is in SHORT sell watch list for short term trading. Watch for the earnings on Wednesday October 28, 2009 before market open.

Jones Apparel Group, Inc., (JNY): Founded in 1975, based in New York, New York, Jones Apparel Group, Inc., engages in the design, marketing, and wholesale of apparel, footwear, and accessories primarily in the United States and Canada.

Market is expecting a profit of 27 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 7 cents a share compare to its actual profit of 34 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

JNY is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 28, 2009, before market open.

A K Steel Holding Corp., (AKS): Founded in 1993, headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, A K Steel, is a producer of flat-rolled carbon, stainless, and electrical steels, and tubular products company primarily in United States.

AKS trades on an average of 7.6 million shares on NYSE, 52 week range of low $5.20 and and high $24.27.

Market is expecting 0 cents profit for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of $1.67 per share compared to the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 67 cents a share in the quarter ended March 2009, and a loss of 43 cents in the quarter ended June 2009.

AKS is in my SHORT sell watch list for short term trading. Watch for the earnings on October 27, 2009 before market open.

TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation, (AMTD): Founded in 1971, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, TD Americtrade, provides securities brokerage services and technology-based financial services in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 22 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 5 cents less than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. The company posted 29 cents a share profit for the quarter ended September 2008, 31 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2008, 23 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2009, and 30 cents a share for the quarter ended June 2009.

AMTD is traded at $19.42 just under its 52 week high of $20.93, with a total volume of about 5.4 million shares, as of Friday October 23, 2009. AMTD is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings release on Tuesday October 27, 2009, before market open.

Valero Energy Corporation, (VLO):  Founded in 1955, based in San Antonio, Texas, Valero, is a crude oil refining and marketing company. The company also retails gasoline and other related products In United States.

Market is expecting a loss of 33 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of $2.19, compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company  posted a loss of 48 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009.

As of October 23, 2009 VLO traded an average of 11.6 million trades, and closed at $20.67. Its 52 week range is $13.94 on the low side and $26.20 on the high side. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 27, 2009 before the market open.

Visa Inc., (V): Founded in 1958, headquartered in San Francisco, California, Visa, inc., through its subsidiaries, operates retail electronic payments network worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 72 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a jump of 14 cents a share, compared to its actual profit of 58 cents a share, it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 79 cents a share, 73 cents a share, and 67 cents a share respectively in the quarters ended December 2008, March 2009, and June 2009.

V in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for the earnings release on Tuesday October 27, 2009 before market open.

Wynn Resorts, Limited, (WYNN):   Founded in 2002, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wynn Resorts, engages in the development, ownership, and operation of destination casino resorts.

Market is expecting a profit of 15 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 47 cents a share, compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Watch for the earnings release on Tuesday October 27, 2009, before market open.

Corning, Inc., (GLW): Founded in 1851, based in Corning, New York, Corning, Inc., is a manufacturer of specialty glass and ceramics products.

GLW trades on an average of 14 million shares a day on New York Stock Exchange, and closed at $15.60 on Thursday October 22, 2009.

Market is expecting a profit of 39 cents a share, on revenue of $1.42B for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 46 cents a share it posted a year ago in the same quarter.

GLW is in my SHORT sell watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Monday October 26, 2009 before market open.

NV Energy, Inc., (NVE): Founded in 1906, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, NV Energy, Inc., engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy in Southern Nevada.

Trades an average of 2.1 million shares per day on New York Stock Exchange, and closed at $11.33 on Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Market is expecting a profit of 74 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 10 cents more than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter.

NVE is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Watch for earnings on Monday October 26, 2009 before market open.

Radioshack Corporation, (RSH): Founded in 1899, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, RadioShack, is a retailer of consumer electronic goods and services, through its RadioShack store chain and non-RadioShack branded Kiosk operations, in the United States and Internationally.

RSH trades an average of 3.4 million shares a day on New York Stock Exchange, last traded at $15.54 just under its 52 week high of $17.45, on Thursday October 22, 2009.

Market is expecting a profit of 31 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 39 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

RSH is in my BUY watch list for short term trading. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Monday October 26, 2009 before market open.

The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., (MHP): Founded in 1888, headquartered in New York, New York, McGraw-Hill, provides information services and products to the financial services, education and business information markets worldwide.

Currently trading at $30.62, with an average volume of 4.2 million shares per day on NYSE, as of the closing on Thursday, October 22, 2009.

Analysts estimating a profit of $1.05, on revenue of $1.94B, for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 23 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter.

MHP is in my SHORT sell list for short term trading. Watch for earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, to be posted on Monday October 26, 2009 before market open.

Verizon Communications, Inc., (VZ): Founded in 1983, based in New York, New York, Verizon Communications, Inc., provides communication services in the United States and Internationally.

VZ traded for $29.02, on an average volume of 17.2 million share a day, as of the close of trading session on Thursday October 22, 2009.

Market is expecting a profit of 59 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 7 cents compared to the actual profit of 66 cents a share, it posted in the same quarter a year ago.

VZ is in my SHORT sell list for short term trading. Watch for the earnings to be posted on Monday, October 26, 2009 before market open.

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Stocks to Watch: AMZN, AXP, COF, NFLX, WDC, HON, MSFT, WHR

Amazon.com, Inc., (AMZN): Founded in 1994, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon.com, Inc., is an online retailer who sells products worldwide.

AMZN is traded for $93.42 with approximately 7.7 million shares on Wednesday October 21, 2009, a day before the earnings. Market is expecting a profit of 33 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 3 cents more than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 22, 2009 after market close.

American Express Company, (AXP): Founded 1850, headquartered in New York, New York, American Express Company, provides credit and travel related services to consumers and businesses worldwide.

On Wednesday October 21, 2009, AXP traded approximately 13.5 million shares and closed at $35.10 just about $1.40 under its 52 week high of $36.50. Market is expecting a profit of 37 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 3 cents up compared to its actual profit of 34 cents it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 22, 2009 after the market close.

Capitol One Finaincial, (COF): Founded in 1993, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One Financial Corporation, provides financial products and services to consumers, small businesses, and commercial clients in the United States.

COF traded approximately 5.9 million trades and closed at $36.63 on Wednesday October 21, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of 13 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 70 cents a share compared to its actual profit of $1.00 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 22, 2009 after market close.

Netflix, Inc., (NFLX): Founded in 1997, headquartered in Los Gatos, California, Netflix, Inc., is an online movie rental company in the United States.

Currently NFLX is trading at $47.85, with an average volume of approximately 1.2 million. Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 13 cents more than its actual profit of 33 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 22, 2009, after the market close.

Western Digital Corp, (WDC): Founded 1970, headquartered in Lake Forest, California, Western Digital Corporation, is a manufacturer of had drives used in Computers and other products worldwide.

At the close of trading session on Wednesday October 21, 2009, WDC traded approximately 4.4 million shares and closed at $35.86 just under its 52 week high of $38.55. Market is expecting a profit of 93 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, no change compare to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 22, 2009 after the market close.

Honeywell International, Inc., (HON): Founded in 1920, headquartered in Morris Township, New Jersey, Honeywell International Inc., operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide. The company operates in four segments, Aerospace, Automation and Control Solutions, Specialty Materials, and Transportation Systems.

As of the close of trading session on Wednesday October 21, 2009, HON traded approximately 6.5 million shares and closed at $36.96. Market is expecting a profit of 72 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 25 cents a share compare to its actual profit of 97 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Watch for the earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 on October 23 2009 before market open.

Microsoft Corporation, (MSFT): Founded in 1975, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft Corporation, provides hardware and software products and solutions worldwide.

On October 21, 2009, the stock traded approximately 61.6 million shares and closed at $26.58 just below its 52 week high of $26.75. Market is expecting a profit of 32 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 16 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 23, 2009 before the market open.

Whirlpool Corporation, (WHR): Founded in 1906, based in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Whirlpool Corporation, manufactures home appliances.

Currently trading at $71.83, on the average volume of approximately 1.6 million shares as of the closing of trading session on Wednesday October 21, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of 77 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of $1.48 compared to its actual profit of $2.15 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 23, 2009 before market open.

Stocks to Watch On Thursday October 22, 2009: AMGN, EBAY, T, FITB, GR, OXY, PM, HOT, UPS, XRX

Amgen, Inc., (AMGN): Founded in 1980, based in Thousand Oaks, California, Amgen, Inc., is a biotechnology company.

On Tuesday, October 20, AMGN traded 10.8 million shares during the trading ours and closed at $58.14. Analysts are expecting a profit of $1.27 for the quarter ended September 2009, 4 cents more than its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, after market close.

Ebay, Inc., (EBAY): Founded in 1995, headquartered in San Jose, California, Ebay, Inc., provides online marketplace for the sale of goods and services, online payments services, and online communication offerings to individuals and businesses in the United States and internationally.

Ebay last traded for $23.06 at the close of trading day on Tuesday October 20, 2009, with an average volume of 17.7 million shares per day. The stock price is trading just below its 52 week high of $25.48. Market is expecting a profit of 37 cents on revenue of 2,14 billion for the quarter ended September 2009, drop of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 46 cents it posted in the same quarter  a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, after market close.

AT&T, Inc., (T): Founded in 1983, based in Dallas, Texas, AT&T, Inc., provide provide communications services to businesses and consumers in the United States.

AT&T shares traded at $25.99 close to its 52 week range of 30.65 at the end of trading session on October 20, 2009, with a total volume of 34 million shares for the day. Market is expecting a profit of 50 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a jump of 3 cents compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 22, 2009, before market open.

Fifth Third Bancorp, (FITB): Founded in 1862, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Fifth Third Bancorp, operates as a diversified financial services holding company.

At the end of trading session on Tuesday October 20, 2009, FITB traded a total volume of 27 million shares, and closed at 10.58. Analysts are expecting a loss of 17 cents for the quarter ended September 2009, 3 cents better than its actual loss of 14 cents it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 22, 2009, before market open.

Goodrich Corp, (GR): Founded in 1912, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Goodrich Corporation, is a supplier of aerospace components, systems, and services worldwide.

GR traded a total volume of 2.1 million shares during the trading session on Tuesday October 20, 2009, and closed at $55.39. Market is expecting a profit of $1.03 per share for the quarter ended September 2009, a 30 cents drop compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 22, 2009 before market open.

Occidental Petroleum Corporation, (OXY): Founded in 1920, based in Los Angels, California, Occidental Petroleum Corporation, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company.

Currently trading at $81.69 close to its 52 week high of $83.25, with an three months average volume of 5.1 million shares per day. Analysts are expecting a profit of $1.07 per share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of $1.71 compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Watch for its earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 on Thursday October 22, 2009 before market open.

Philip Morris International, Inc., (PM): The company manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products in markets worldwide.

On Tuesday October 20, 2009, PM traded a total volume of 8.6 million shares during the trading session, and closed at $51.55, just under its 52 week high of $52.35. Market is expecting a profit of 91 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 2 cents compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Watch for the earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 on Thursday October 22, 2009 before the market open.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., (HOT): Founded in 1969, based in White Plains, New York, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, operates as a hotel and leisure company worldwide.

As of the closing of trading session on Tuesday October 20, 2009, a total volume of approximately 4 million shares traded on NYSE, and the stock closed at $34.84. Market is expecting a profit of 10 cents for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 61 cents compared to its actual profit of 71 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 22, 2009 before market open.

United Parcel Service, Inc., (UPS): Founded in 1907, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, United Parcel Service, Inc., is a package delivery company, provides transportation, logistics, and financial services in the United States.

Last traded for $57.73 on Tuesday October 20, 2009. The stock trades a 3 month average volume of approximately 4 million shares a day. Market is expecting a profit of 52 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 44 cents a share compared to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Watch for earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 on Thursday October 22, 2009 before market open.

Xerox Corporation, (XRX): Founded in 1906, headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Xerox Corporation, manufactures document equipments, software solutions and services worldwide.

Currently trading an average of approximately 14 million shares per day on NYSE, and closed at $7.87 as of the close of trading session on Tuesday October 20, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of 12 cents per share on revenue of 3.63 billion for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 17 cents compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Thursday October 22, 2009 before the market open.

Cree, Inc., (CREE): Founded in 1987, based in Durham, North Carolina, Cree, Inc., manufactures light emitting diode products, silicon carbide and gallium nitride material products, and power and radio frequency products.

Market is expecting a profit of 22 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, 7 cents more compare to its actual profit of 15 cents a share it posted a year ago in the same quarter. On an average about 1.9 million shares trade each day on Nasdaq. CREE is currently trading at $40.39 close to its 52 week high as of Friday October 16, 2009. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 after market close.

SanDisk Corporation, (SNDK): Founded in 1988, based in Milpitas, California, SanDisk Corporation, designs, develops, and manufactures, NAND based flash storage card products that are used in various consumer electronics products.

5.2 million shares traded on Friday October 16, 2009. SNDK traded at $20.98 on Friday, just below its 52 week high of $23.20. Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 84 cents more than its actual loss of 59 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 after market close.

Seagate Technology, (STX): Founded in 1979, based in Grand Cayman, The Cayman Island, Seagate Technology, manufactures hard disk drives for the enterprise, mobile computing, desktop, consumer electronics, and branded solutions market applications of the disk drive industry in North America, the Far East, and Europe.

As of Monday October 19, 2009, STX is trading for $15.55, about $1 below its 52 week high, with an average volume of about 11.5 million shares a day. Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, which beats its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago by 20 cents. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on October 20, 2009 after the market close.

Sonic Corporation, (SONC): Founded in 1959, headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Sonic Corporation, operates and franchises a chain of quick-service drive in restaurants in the United States.

Stock traded between $11.12 and $11.23, on a volume of 464,046 during the trading hours on Monday October 19, 2009. Analysts are expecting a profit of 27 cents a share for the quarter ended August 2009, 5 cents below its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 after market close.

Yahoo, Inc., (YHOO): Founded in 1994, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, Yahoo, Inc., provides Internet services to users, advertisers, publishers, and developers worldwide.

Stock last traded for $17.22, just under its 52 week high of $17.94, with a total volume of 17.86 million trades on Monday October 19, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of 7 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, off by 2 cents compare to the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the  quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 after market close. 

Altria Group, Inc., (MO): Founded in 1919, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Altria Group, Inc, manufactures cigarettes and other tobacco products in the United States and Internationally.

MO is currently trading at $18.35, with an average volume of 16 million shares a day, as of Monday October 19, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, no change compare to its actual profit of 46 cents it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, before market open.

Eli Lilly, Co., (LLY): Founded in 1876, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Eli Lilly, manufactures and sells pharmaceutical products worldwide.

As of Monday October 19, 2009, LLY traded for $35.28 with an average volume of little over 6 million shares a day. Market is expecting a profit of $1.01 a share on revenue of 5.4 billion, for the quarter ended September 2009, shy of 3 cents compare to its actual profit of $1.04 it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009 before market open.

FLIR Systems, Inc., (FLIR): Founded in 1978, headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, FLIR Systems, Inc., manufactures thermal imaging and infrared camera systems.

By the end of the trading day on Monday October 19, 2009, FLIR traded 1,799,807 shares and closed at $29.30, about $4.44 less than its 52 week high. Market is expecting a profit of 35 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, same profit of 35 cents a share it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, before market open.

FreePort-McMoran Copper and Gold, (FCX): Founded in 1987, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, FreePort-McMoran explores, and mines, mineral resources, such as copper, gold, silver, cobalt and molybdenum.

As of Monday October 19, 2009, it is trading at around $79.00, just 53 cents below its 52 week high of $79.53. Three months average volume for FCX is about 15 million shares per trading day. Analysts are expecting a profit of $1.35 per share on 4.18 billion revenues, 4 cents above its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, before market open.

TCF Financial Corporation, (TCB): Founded in 1923, based in Wayzata, Minnesota, TCF Financial Corporation, operates TCF National Bank and TCF National Bank Arizona, that offers various retail and commercial banking services in the United States and Canada.

On Monday October 19, 2009, TCB traded about 4.1 million shares and closed at $14.30. Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 24 cents a share the company posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, before market open.

Boeing Company, (BA): Founded in 1916, based in Chicago, Illinois, Boeing Company, designs and manufactures commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight, and launch systems and services worldwide.

With an average volume of about 6 million shares per day, BA is trading for $53.45 as of closing of trading day, Monday October 19, 2009. Market is expecting a loss of 2.12 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, $3.06 below its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, before market open.

US Bancorp, (USB): Founded in 1863, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US Bancorp, provides various banking and financial services in United States.

USB closed at $23.81 on Monday October 19, 2009. A 3 month average volume for USB is about 16 million shares per day. Market is expecting a profit of 27 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 5 cents a share compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009, before market open.

Wells Fargo & Company, (WFC): Founded in 1929, headquartered in San Francisco, California, Wells Fargo & Company provides retail, commercial, and corporate banking services in the United States.

WFC traded at $30.07 as of the closing on Monday October 19, 2009, with a total volume of 32 million shares. Market is expecting a profit of 36 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a drop of 13 cents a share compared to the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday October 21, 2009 before market open.

Caterpiller, Inc., (CAT): Founded in 1986, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, Caterpiller, Inc., is a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines worldwide.

With a 3 month average volume of over 12 million shares, CAT is currently trading at $54.57 close to its 52 week high of $54.79 as of Friday October 16, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of 6 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, $1.33 less than its actual profit a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings expected to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before market open.

Coach, Inc., (COH): Founded in 1941, headquartered in New York, New York, Coach Inc., designs, manufactures, and retails, fine accessories and gifts for men and women in the United States and Internationally.

As of October 16, 2009, COH is trading at $34.11, close to its 52 week high of $35.47, with a 3 month average of more than 4 million shares. Market is expecting a profit of 39 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, about 5 cents lower than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Next earnings for the quarter ended September 2009 is set to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before market open.

Comerica Incorporated, (CMA): Founded in 1849, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Comearica Incorporated, provides financial products and Banking services to the businesses and consumers in United States.

Currently trading at $29.95 just below its 52 week high of $31.83 as of Friday October 16, 2009. Three months average of CMA is about 2,855,360. Market is expecting a loss of 53 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 71 cents less than it actual profit of 18 cents per share it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Watch for the Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009, before market open.

Forest Laboratories, Inc., (FRX): Founded in 1956, based in New York, New York, Forest Laboratories, is a branded and generic drug manufactorer.

FRX is trading at $29.96, just below its 52 week high of $30.26 as of Friday October 16, 2009, with an average volume of about 2.3 million shares per day. Market is expecting a profit of 86 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, which is 6 cents more than its actual profit of 80 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is expected to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before market open.

Lexmark International, Inc., (LXK): Founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, Lexmark International, is a manufacturer of printing and imaging products for home and office use.

As of Friday October 16, 2009, LXK is trading at $22.15, almost in the middle of its 52 week range of $14.23 and $29.28. The average volume of LXK is little above 3 million shares per day. Analysts are expecting a profit of 45 cents per share for the quarter that ended in September 2009, a 18 cents drop from its actual profit of 63 cents per share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 before market open.

Peabody Energy Corp, (BTU): Founded in 1883 and based in St. Louis, Missouri, Peabody Energy Corporation, explores, mine and produce coal worldwide, and owns interests in 30 coal operations in United States and Australia.

Currently trading at $41.90 as of Friday October 16, 2009, close to its 52 week high of $42.95, with an average volume of about 6 million shares per day. Market is expecting a profit of 22 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, a $1.16 drop from its actual profit of $1.38 a share it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before the market open.

Quest Diagnostics, Inc., (DGX): Founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Madison, New Jersey, Quest Diagnostics, diagnostic testing services to the patients through its network of Laboratories, in United States.

With an average volume of about 1.6 million shares per day, DGX is trading at $55.16, about couple of dollars below its 52 week high of $57.19 as of Friday October 16, 2009. Analysts are expecting a profit of 96 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, which is about 12 cents above its actual profit of 84 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before the market open.

Sherwin-Williams, (SHW): Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams manufactures and retails paints, coatings, and related products in United States, Canada, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico.

SHW is trading at $62.65 close to its 52 week high of $64.07, and an average volume of about 1.3 million shares per day, as of Friday October 16, 2009. Market is expecting a profit of $1.35 per share for the quarter ended September 2009, about 15 cents below its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before market open.

State Street Corporation, (STT): Founded in 1832 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, State Street Corporation provides range of products and services for the institutional investors worldwide.

As of Friday October 16, 2009, STT is trading at $52.92, about couple of dollars below its 52 week high of $55.87, and an average volume of about 4.7 million shares per day. For the quarter ended September 2009, analysts are expecting a profit of $1.02 per share, a drop of 22 cents a share compare to its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009, before market open.

The Coca-Cola Company, (KO): Founded in 1886, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, The Coca-Cola Company, manufactures non-alcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups worldwide.

Trading at $55.01 as of Friday October 16, 2009, close to its 52 week high of $55.28 and an average volume of about 11 million shares per day, The Coca-Cola Company will be releasing its earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, on Tuesday October 20, 2009, before the market open. Analysts are expecting a profit of 82 cents a share for the quarter, about 1 cent less than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter.

United Technologies Corporation, (UTX): Founded in 1934, based in Hartford, Connecticut, United Technologies, provides technology products and services to the building systems and aerospace industries world wide.

As of Friday October 16, 2009, UTX is trading at $64.89 just under its 52 week high of $65.09. An average of about 5 million shares trade each day on New York Stock Exchange. Market is expecting a profit of $1.12 a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 21 cents less than its actual profit of $1.33 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009, before market open.

United Health Group, Inc., (UNH): Founded in 1974, based in Minnetonka, Minnesota, United Health Group, Inc., provides healthcare services in the United States.

Currently trading at $24.43 approximately $6 below its 52 week high of $30.25, with an average volume of about 11.5 million share per day. Market is expecting a profit of 77 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, about 4 cents more than its actual profit of 73 cents a share it posted  a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before market open.

Western Union Company, (WU) Founded in 1851, headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, Western Union Company provides money transfer and bill payment services in United States and Worldwide.

As of Friday October 16, 2009, the company shares are trading at $19.78 close to its 52 week high of $20.64. Total of 4.3 million shares were traded on Friday. Market is expecting a 32 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, 1 cent lower than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Tuesday October 20, 2009 before market open.

A. Shulman, Inc., (SHLM): Founded in 1928, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, A Shulman, Inc., is a supplier of plastic compounds and resins to consumer products, industrial, automotive, and packaging markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended August 2009, 10 cents lower than its actual profit in the same quarter a year ago. Earnings is scheduled to be released on Monday October 19, 2009 before the market open.

Eaton Corporation, (ETN): Founded in 1916, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Eaton Corporation, operates as a power management company primarily in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.

Market is expecting a profit of 92 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, $1.03 less than its actual profit it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings is scheduled to be released on Monday, October 19, 2009 before market open.

PetMed Express, Inc., (PETS): Founded in 1996, headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, PetMed Express, Inc., sells prescription and non-prescription pet medications, and other health products for pets, direct to the consumers in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 28 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, 3 cents higher than its actual profit of 25 cents it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings is scheduled to be released on Monday October 19, 2009, before the market open.

Steel Dynamics, Inc., (STLD): Founded in 1993, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Steel Dynamics, Inc., is a manufacturer of Steel Products in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 21 cents a share for the quarter ended September 2009, a 77 cents drop from its actual profit of 98 cents it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter ended September 2009, is scheduled to be released on Monday October 19, 2009, After Market Close.

Texas Instruments, Inc., (TXN): Founded in 1930, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Texas Instruments, Inc., designs semiconductors for electronics designers and manufacturers worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 39 cents per share for the quarter ended September 2009, 4 cents less than its actual profit of 43 cents it posted a year ago in the same quarter. Earnings for the quarter is scheduled to be released on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM Eastern.