Stocks To Watch: Tuesday January 19, 2010

Fastenal Company, (FAST): Founded in 1967 and based in Winona, Minnesota, Fastenal Company operates as a wholesaler and retailer of industrial and construction supplies worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 31 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 11 cents compared to its actual profit of 42 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profits of 33 cents, 29 cents and 32 cents a share in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively.

Shares are currently trading at around $45.86 just under its 52 week high of $47.28 with an average volume of about 1.3 million shares per trading day. On Wednesday January 6, 2009 Fastenal shares reached new high after PiperJaffray analyst Thomas L. Hayes upgraded the industrial equipment maker.  Watch for earnings on Tuesday January 19, 2010 before market open.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 26 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 5 cents a share compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 23 cents, 30 cents, and 26 cents a share in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively.

Shares are currently trading at around $18.32 just under its 52 week high of $21.30 with average volume of about 5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earning on Tuesday January 19, 2010 before market open.

PetMed Express, Inc., (PETS): Founded in 1996, headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida, PetMed markets prescription and non-prescription pet medications and other health products in United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 23 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 2 cents compared to its actual profit it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 25 cents, 36 cents and 28 cents a share in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively.

Shares are currently trading at $18.09 just under its 52 week high of $20.28. Watch for earnings on Tuesday January 19, 2010 before market open.

First Horizon National Corporation, (FHN): Founded in 1968, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, First Horizon National Corporation operates as a holding company for First Tennessee Bank National Association, which provides various financial services in the United States and Internationally.

Market is expecting a loss of 21 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 11 cents compared to its actual loss of 32 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted loss of 37 cents, 56 cents and 24 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively.

Shares are currently trading at around $13.63 with an average volume of about 3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday January 19, 2010 before market open.

Parker Hannifin Corporation, (PH): Founded in 1918, headquartered in Cleveland Ohio, Parker-Hannifin Corporation manufactures fluid power systems, electromechanical controls, and related components.

Market is expecting a profit of 35 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 61 cents compared to its actual profit of 96 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profits of 33 cents, 31 cents, and 45 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively.

Shares are currently trading at about $58.56 just under its 52 week high of $59.36 with an average volume of 1.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday January 19, 2010 before market open.