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.
