Archive for February, 2010

Stocks To Watch: Monday March 01, 2010

Big Lots Inc (BIG): Market is expecting a profit of $1.28 for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 28 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.00 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 44 cents, 35 cents and 27 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $33.50 with an average volume of about 1.75 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday March 01, 2010.

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS): Market is expecting a profit of $0.36 for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.30 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 30 cents, 26 cents and 32 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $15.27 with an average volume of about 3.18 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday March 01, 2010.

The Dress Barn Inc (DBRN): Market is expecting a profit of $0.29 for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 31 cents compared to its actual loss of $0.02 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 39 cents, 41 cents and 38 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $24.86 with an average volume of about 0.98 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday March 01, 2010.

Foot Locker Inc (FL): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 24 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 20 cents, 0 cents and 10 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $12.97 with an average volume of about 2.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday March 01, 2010.

H & R Block Inc (HRB): Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents for the quarter ended January 2010, a drop of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 20 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $2.09 in the quarter ended April 2009, a loss of 39 cents in the quarter ended July 2009, and a loss of 38 cents in the quarter ended October 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $17.28 with an average volume of about 3.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday March 01, 2010.

Petsmart Inc (PETM): Market is expecting a profit of 56 cents for the quarter ended January 2010, a drop of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 62 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 37 cents, 31 cents and 31 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $27.22 with an average volume of about 1.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday March 01, 2010.

Stocks To Watch: Thursday February 25, 2010

Ensco International Ltd (ESV): Market is expecting a profit of $1.23 for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.91 compared to its actual profit of $2.14 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.56, $1.59 and $1.05 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $42.30 with an average volume of about 4.90 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 before market open.

Foster Wheeler AG (FWLT): Market is expecting a profit of $0.64 for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.39 compared to its actual profit of $1.03 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.59, $0.98 and $0.72 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $26.81 with an average volume of about 2.34 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 before market open.

Liberty Media interactive (LINTA): Market is expecting a profit of $0.23 for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.12 compared to its actual profit of $0.11 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 10 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 21 cents in the quarter ended June 2009 and a loss of 1 cents in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $11.17 with an average volume of about 3.90 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 before market open.

Plans Exploration & Production Company (PXP): Market is expecting a profit of $0.61 for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.92 compared to its actual loss of $0.31 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.23, $1.44 and $1.41 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $31.90 with an average volume of about 2.70 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 before market open.

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS): Market is expecting a profit of $1.37 for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of $0.27 compared to its actual profit of $1.10 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.45, $0.75 and $0.63 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $50.93 with an average volume of about 3.70 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 before market open.

TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation (TRW): Market is expecting a profit of $0.75 for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $1.48 compared to its actual loss of 73 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 73 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 8 cents in the quarters ended June 2009 and a profit of 68 cents in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $23.36 with an average volume of about 1.36 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 before market open.

Fluor Corporation (FLR): Market is expecting a profit of $0.88 for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.16 compared to its actual profit of $1.04 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.12, $0.93 and $0.89 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $45.01 with an average volume of about 3.44 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 after market close.

Southwestern Energy Company (SWN): Market is expecting a profit of $0.45 for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.15 compared to its actual profit of $0.30 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.36, $0.35 and $0.34 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $42.49 with an average volume of about 4.20 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 25, 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday February 24, 2010

American Tower Corporation (AMT): Market is expecting a profit of 18 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 20 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 14 cents, 13 cents and 17 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $43.78 with an average volume of 2.94 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Chico’s FAS Inc (CHS): Market is expecting a profit of 5 cents a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 19 cents compared to its actual loss of 14 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 11 cents, 10 cents and 13 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $14.20 with an average volume of 2.50 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Garmin Ltd (GRMN): Market is expecting a profit of 94 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 93 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 25 cents, 83 cents and $1.02 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $34.92 with an average volume of 1.96 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Transocean Ltd (RIG): Market is expecting a profit of $2.56 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $1.13 compared to its actual profit of $3.69 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $3.75, $2.79 and $2.65 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $85.30 with an average volume of 4.59 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Express Scripts Inc (ESRX): Market is expecting a profit of 90 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 83 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 86 cents, 88 cents and 81 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $89.37 with an average volume of 2.15 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Health Care REIT Inc (HCN): Market is expecting a profit of 75 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 83 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 81 cents, 80 cents and 77 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $42.00 with an average volume of 1.44 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Limited Brands Inc (LTD): Market is expecting a profit of 98 cents a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 30 cents compared to its actual profit of 68 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 1 cents, 19 cents and 2 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $21.50 with an average volume of 4.38 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Dollar Tree Inc (DLTR): Market is expecting a profit of $1.43 a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 30 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.15 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 66 cents, 63 cents and 76 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $49.53 with an average volume of 1.24 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 24, 2010.

Stocks To Watch: Tuesday February 23, 2010

Expeditors International Of Washington Inc (EXPD): Market is expecting a profit of 28 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 36 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 28 cents, 25 cents and 27 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $34.55 with an average volume of 1.87 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 23, 2010 before market open.

MedcoHealth Solutions Inc (MHS): Market is expecting a profit of 75 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 16 cents compared to its actual profit of 59 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 63 cents, 69 cents and 75 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $64.68 with an average volume of 2.77 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 23, 2010 before market open.

Barnes & Noble Inc (BKS): Market is expecting a profit of $1.34 a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a drop of 23 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.57 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted loss of 4 cents in the quarter ended April 2009, a profit of 14 cents in the quarter ended July 2009 and a loss of 30 cents in the quarters ended October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $21.51 with an average volume of 1.74 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 23, 2010.

The Home Depot Inc (HD): Market is expecting a profit of 17 cents a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a drop of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 19 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 35 cents, 64 cents and 41 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $30.32 with an average volume of 14.90 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 23, 2010.

Macy’s Inc (M): Market is expecting a profit of $1.32 a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 26 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.06 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 16 cents, a profit of 20 cents and a loss of 3 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $18.47 with an average volume of 11.54 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 23, 2010.

Target Corporation (TGT): Market is expecting a profit of $1.16 a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 35 cents compared to its actual profit of 81 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 69 cents, 79 cents and 58 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $50.64 with an average volume of 7.59 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 23, 2010.

Stocks To Watch: Monday February 22, 2010

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (COG): Market is expecting a profit of 45 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 44 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 41 cents, 38 cents and 41 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $41.32 with an average volume of about 1.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010 before market open.

Campbell Soup Company (CPB): Market is expecting a profit of 74 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 65 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 48 cents, 30 cents and 87 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $33.93 with an average volume of about 2.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010.

Constellation Energy Group Inc (CEG): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 22 cents compared to its actual profit of 3 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 74 cents, $1.08 and $1.23 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $34.58 with an average volume of about 1.4 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010 before market open.

DTE Energy Company (DTE): Market is expecting a profit of 72 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 16 cents compared to its actual profit of 88 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.10, 56 cents and 95 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $44.60 with an average volume of about 1.26 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010.

Nordstorm Inc (JWN): Market is expecting a profit of 79 cents a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 48 cents compared to its actual profit of 31 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 31 cents, 48 cents and 38 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $35.70 with an average volume of about 2.94 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010.

RadioShack Corporation (RSH): Market is expecting a profit of 59 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 50 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 34 cents, 39 cents and 30 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $20.36 with an average volume of about 2.76 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010.

Salesforce.com (CRM): Market is expecting a profit of 15 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 11 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 15 cents, 17 cents and 16 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $68.92 with an average volume of about 1.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 22, 2010.

Stocks To Watch: Thursday February 18, 2010

Ameren Corporation (AEE): Market is expecting a profit of 27 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 18 cents compared to its actual profit of 45 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 54 cents, 75 cents, and $1.16 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $25.09 with an average volume of about 1.60 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Apache Corporation (APA): Market is expecting a profit of $1.96 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $1.14 compared to its actual profit of $0.82 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.65, $1.41, and $1.58 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $103.68 with an average volume of about 2.80 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX): Market is expecting a profit of 59 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 27 cents compared to its actual profit of 32 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 34 cents, 49 cents, and 54 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $37.44 with an average volume of about 13.50 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Cabela’s Inc (CAB): Market is expecting a profit of 76 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 74 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 8 cents, 14 cents, and 28 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $17.19 with an average volume of about 1.00 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co (RS): Market is expecting a profit of $1.01 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 11 cents compared to its actual profit of 90 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 27 cents, loss of 8 cents, and profit of 57 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $44.04 with an average volume of about 0.88 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Ventas Inc (VTR): Market is expecting a profit of 65 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 66 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 67 cents, 68 cents, and 66 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $43.30 with an average volume of about 1.60 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Williams Companies Inc (WMB): Market is expecting a profit of 33 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, no change compared to its actual profit of 33 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 22 cents, 20 cents, and 25 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $22.37 with an average volume of about 6.80 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT): Market is expecting a profit of $1.12 a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a jump of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.03 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 77 cents, 88 cents, and 84 cents in the quarters ended April 2009, July 2009 and October 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $53.56 with an average volume of about 13.60 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 18, 2010 before market open.

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday February 17, 2010

Devon Energy Corporation (DVN): Market is expecting a profit of $1.25 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 61 cents compared to its actual profit of 64 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 48 cents, 85 cents and $1.10 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $67.08 with an average volume of 3.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 before market open.

Host Hotels & Resorts Inc (HST): Market is expecting a profit of 19 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 34 cents compared to its actual profit of 52 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 10 cents, 12 cents and 11 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $11.27 with an average volume of 9.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 before market open.

IAMGOLD Corp (IAG): Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 10 cents compared to its actual profit of 6 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 10 cents, 15 cents and 14 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $14.74 with an average volume of 6.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 before market open.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP): Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 5 cents compared to its actual profit of 51 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.02, 89 cents and 69 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $42.81 with an average volume of 1.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd (AEM): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 26 cents compared to its actual loss of 1 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 13 cents, 16 cents and 3 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $58.13 with an average volume of 3.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Career Education Corporation (CECO): Market is expecting a profit of 33 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 35 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 26 cents, 7 cents and 25 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $21.55 with an average volume of 1.54 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Chesapeake Energy Corporation (CHK): Market is expecting a profit of 69 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 73 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 46 cents, 62 cents and 70 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $24.96 with an average volume of 14.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Community Health Systems Inc (CYH): Market is expecting a profit of 69 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 61 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 63 cents, 66 cents and 65 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $34.09 with an average volume of 1.25 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Hewlett Packard Company (HPQ): Market is expecting a profit of $1.06 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 13 cents compared to its actual profit of 93 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 86 cents, 91 cents and $1.14 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $48.46 with an average volume of 14.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Kinross Gold Corporation (KGC): Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 9 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 10 cents, 12 cents and 8 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $18.20 with an average volume of 7.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

NetApp Inc (NTAP): Market is expecting a profit of 38 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 10 cents compared to its actual profit of 28 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 31 cents, 22 cents and 37 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $31.46 with an average volume of 6.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

O’Reilly Automotive Inc (ORLY): Market is expecting a profit of 51 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 14 cents compared to its actual profit of 37 cents it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 47 cents, 63 cents and 63 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $39.80 with an average volume of 1.22 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 17, 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Tuesday February 16, 2010

Abercrombie & Fitch Co (ANF): Market is expecting a profit of 87 cents a share for the quarter ended January 2010, a drop of 23 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.10 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 31 cents in the quarter ended April 2009, a profit of 3 cents in the quarter ended July 2009 and a profit of 30 cents in the quarter ended October 2009. Shares are currently trading at $33.85 with an average volume of about 4.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 16, 2010 before market open.

Waste Management Inc (WM): Market is expecting a profit of 48 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 1 cents compare to its actual profit of 49 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 42 cents, 52 cents and 54 cents a share in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $31.83 with an average volume of about 2.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 16, 2010 before market open.

FMC Technologies Inc (FTI): Market is expecting a profit of 74 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, no change compared to its actual profit of 74 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 56 cents, 84 cents and 73 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $57.63 with an average volume of about 1.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 16, 2010 after market close.

Nabors Industries Ltd (NBR): Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 67 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 83 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 65 cents, 32 cents and 15 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.56 with an average volume of about 5.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 16, 2010 after market close.

Whole Foods Market Inc (WFMI): Market is expecting a profit of 26 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 20 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 19 cents, 25 cents and 20 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $29.75 with an average volume of about 2.4 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 16, 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Friday February 11, 2010

Duke Energy Corporation (DUK): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 27 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 28 cents, 26 cents and 40 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $16.29 with an average volume of about 8.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 12, 2010 before market opens.

HCP Inc (HCP): Market is expecting a profit of 50 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 48 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 50 cents, 55 cents and 52 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $27.86 with an average volume of about 3.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 12, 2010 before market opens.

Ingersoll Rand Ltd (IR): Market is expecting a profit of 53 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, no change compared to its actual profit of 53 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 4 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 50 cents in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 70 cents in the quarters ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $34.07 with an average volume of about 2.90 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 12, 2010 before market opens.

Ultra Petroleum Corp (UPL): Market is expecting a profit of 47 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 43 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 26 cents, 51 cents and 57 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $46.61 with an average volume of about 1.4 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 12, 2010 before market opens.

Stocks To Watch: Thursday February 11, 2010

AutoNation Inc (AN): Market is expecting a profit of 27 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 15 cents compared to its actual profit of 12 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 23 cents, 29 cents and 36 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $18.15 with an average volume of about 2.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 before market open.

Expedia Inc (EXPE): Market is expecting a profit of 28 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 22 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 21 cents, 38 cents and 48 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $22.19 with an average volume of about 3.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 before market open.

Macerich Co (MAC): Market is expecting a profit of 91 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $1.17 compared to its actual profit of $2.08 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.16, $0.67 and $0.97 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $31.07 with an average volume of about 2.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 before market open.

Marriott International Inc (MAR): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 34 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 24 cents, 23 cents and 15 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $26.65 with an average volume of about 3.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 before market open.

Progress Energy Inc (PGN): Market is expecting a profit of 50 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 3 cents compared to its actual profit of 47 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 66 cents, 64 cents and $1.22 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $38.12 with an average volume of about 2.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 before market open.

Teradata Corporation (TDC): Market is expecting a profit of 37 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 45 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 26 cents, 36 cents and 38 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $28.40 with an average volume of about 1.46 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 before market open.

Agilent Technologies Inc (A): Market is expecting a profit of 32 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 12 cents compared to its actual profit of 20 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 13 cents, 15cents and 32 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $29.49 with an average volume of about 2.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 after market close.

Cephalon Inc (CEPH): Market is expecting a profit of $1.58 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 12 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.46 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.30, $1.44 and $1.62 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $65.92 with an average volume of about 2.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 after market close.

General Cable Corporation (BGC): Market is expecting a profit of 24 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 10 cents compared to its actual profit of 34 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.00, $1.02 and $1.55 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009, and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at $28.40 with an average volume of about 1.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 11, 2010 after market close.