Archive for February, 2010

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday February 10, 2010

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc (CCE): Market is expecting a profit of 18 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 4 cent compared to its actual profit of 22 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 20 cents, 67 cents and 51 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $20.34 with an average volume of about 3.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 before market open.

Dean Foods Co (DF): Market is expecting a profit of 37 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 9 cent compared to its actual profit of 46 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 52 cents, 43 cents and 34 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $17.64 with an average volume of about 2.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 before market open.

Sonoco Products Co (SON): Market is expecting a profit of 50 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 1 cent compared to its actual profit of 49 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 29 cents, 41 cents and 50 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $27.22 with an average volume of about 0.35 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 before market open.

The New York Times Company (NYT): Market is expecting a profit of 38 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 2cent compared to its actual profit of 36 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 43 cents, and profit of 8 cents, 16 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $11.67 with an average volume of about 2.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 before market open.

Prudential Financial Inc (PRU): Market is expecting a profit of $1.11 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $3.15 compared to its actual loss of $2.04 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.05, $1.88 and $1.59 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $48.36 with an average volume of about 3.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 after market close.

Allstate Corporation (ALL): Market is expecting a profit of $1.01 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 4 cent compared to its actual profit of 87 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 84 cents, 55 cents and 99 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $28.73 with an average volume of about 3.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 after market close.

Vale S. A (VALE): Market is expecting a profit of 32 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 6 cent compared to its actual profit of 26 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 26 cents, 15 cents and 31 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $26.33 with an average volume of about 21.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 10. 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Tuesday February 09, 2010

Alpha Natural Resources, Inc (ANR): Market is expecting a profit of 45 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 17 cents compared to its actual profit of 28 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 66 cents, 24 cents and 47 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $40.95 with an average volume of 3.2 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 before market open.

Celanese Corporation (CE): Market is expecting a profit of 47 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 85 cents compared to its actual loss of 38 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 8 cents, 53 cents and 58 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $29.88 with an average volume of 1.3 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 before market open.

Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH): Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 38 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 38 cents, 47 cents and 45 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $44.05 with an average volume of 3.2 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 before market open.

InterActive Corporation (IACI): Market is expecting a profit of 18 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $1.51 compared to its actual profit of $1.69 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 2 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 2 cents in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 34 cents in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $21.25 with an average volume of 1.9 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 before market open.

The Coca Cola Company (KO): Market is expecting a profit of 67 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 3 cents compared to its actual profit of 64 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 65 cents, 92 cents and 82 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $52.86 with an average volume of 9.2 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 before market open.

Douglas Emmett Inc (DEI): Market is expecting a profit of 30 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 6 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 35 cents, 32 cents and 31 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $13.35 with an average volume of 1.5 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 after market close.

EOG Resources Inc (EOG): Market is expecting a profit of 98 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 24 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 53 cents, 73 cents and 81 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $92.52 with an average volume of 2.5 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 after market close.

UDR Inc (UDR): Market is expecting a profit of 28 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 37 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 35 cents, 34 cents and 18 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $15.72 with an average volume of 2.0 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 after market close.

XL Capital Ltd (XL): Market is expecting a profit of 70 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 12 cents compared to its actual profit of 58 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 63 cents, 47 cents and 89 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $16.77 with an average volume of 3.7 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 09, 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Monday February 08, 2010

CVS Caremark Corporation (CVS): Market is expecting a profit of 78 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 70 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 55 cents, 65 cents and 65 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $31.07 with an average volume of 17.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 before market open

Loews Corporation (L): Market is expecting a profit of 95 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $3.15 compared to its actual loss of $2.20 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 77 cents, 78 cents and $1.22 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $35.37 with an average volume of 1.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 before market open.

Apollo Investment Corporation(AINV): Market is expecting a profit of 31 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 37 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 36 cents, 35 cents and 34 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $10.06 with an average volume of 1.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

Axis Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS): Market is expecting a profit of $1.31 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 22 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.09 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.05, $1.22 and $1.00 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $28.56 with an average volume of 1.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG): Market is expecting a profit of $1.40 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $2.12 compared to its actual loss of 72 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of $3.66 in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of $1.90 in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of $1.56 in the quarter ended September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.53 with an average volume of 7.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

Hasbro Inc (HAS): Market is expecting a profit of 81 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 19 cents compared to its actual profit of 62 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 14 cents, 26 cents and 99 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $30.80 with an average volume of 1.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

Lincoln National Corporation (LNC): Market is expecting a profit of 83 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $1.31 compared to its actual loss of 48 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 66 cents, 81 cents and 84 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.72 with an average volume of 4.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

Teck Resources Limited (TCK): Market is expecting a profit of 52 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 9 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 56 cents, 44 cents and 59 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $31.96 with an average volume of 5.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG): Market is expecting a profit of 65 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 69 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 63 cents, 69 cents and 74 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $22.46 with an average volume of 3.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 08, 2010 after market close.

$tocks To Watch: Friday February 05, 2010, CNW, FIS, ILMN, MCHP, AET, AYE, AON, SPG, TE

Con-Way Inc (CNW): Market is expecting a profit of 14 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 10 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 42 cents a share in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 64 cents in the quarter ended June 2009, and a profit of 39 cents in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $28.87 with an average volume of about 1.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 04, 2010 after market close.

Fidelity National Information services Inc (FIS): Market is expecting a profit of 43 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 5 cents compared to its actual profit of 48 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 31 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 42 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 46 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $23.99 with an average volume of about 2.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 after market close.

Illumina Inc (ILMN): Market is expecting a profit of 19 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 25 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 20 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 22 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 17 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $37.85 with an average volume of about 3.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 after market close.

Microchip Technology Inc (MCHP): Market is expecting a profit of 29 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 10 cents compared to its actual profit of 19 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 11 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 15 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 24 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $26.92 with an average volume of about 2.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 after market close.

Aetna Inc (AET): Market is expecting a profit of 42 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 54 cents compared to its actual profit of 96 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 96 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 68 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 69 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $30.33 with an average volume of about 6.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 5, 2010 before market open.

Allegheny Energy Inc (AYE): Market is expecting a profit of 50 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 51 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 67 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 41 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 59 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $21.03 with an average volume of about 2.1 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 5, 2010 before market open.

Aon Corporation (AON): Market is expecting a profit of 81 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, no change compared to its actual profit of 81 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 76 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 76 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 65 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $39.31 with an average volume of about 2.1 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 5, 2010 before market open.

Simon Property Group Inc (SPG): Market is expecting a profit of $1.52 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 34 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.86 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.61 in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 96 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of $1.38 a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $72.80 with an average volume of about 3.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 5, 2010 before market open.

TECO Energy (TE): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 5 cents compared to its actual profit of 20 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 14 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 29 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 40 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $15.71 with an average volume of about 2.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday February 5, 2010 before market open.

Stocks To Watch: Thursday February 04, 2010

Ameriprise Financial Inc (AMP): Market is expecting a profit of $0.75 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $1.19 compare to its actual loss of $0.44 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.58, $0.41 and $1.00 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $39.98 with an average volume of 2.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Assurant Inc (AIZ): Market is expecting a profit of $1.01 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.30 compare to its actual profit of $1.31 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.17, $0.84 and $1.07 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $32.11 with an average volume of 1.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Avalonbay Communities Inc (AVB): Market is expecting a profit of $0.64 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.34 compare to its actual profit of $0.30 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.27, $0.90 and $1.09 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $79.58 with an average volume of 1.4 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Broadcom Corp (BRCM): Market is expecting a profit of $0.44 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.12 compare to its actual profit of $0.32 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.08, $0.25 and $0.40 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $28.03 with an average volume of 7.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

CB Richard Ellis Group Inc (CBG): Market is expecting a profit of $0.18 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.19 compare to its actual profit of $0.37 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted loss of $0.03, profit of $0.04 and $0.08 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $13.49 with an average volume of 3.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO): Market is expecting a profit of $0.35 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.03 compare to its actual profit of $0.32 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.30, $0.31 and $0.36 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.02 with an average volume of 41 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Equity Residential (EQR): Market is expecting a profit of $0.43 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.14 compare to its actual profit of $0.29 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.57, $0.58 and $0.53 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $33.35 with an average volume of 3.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Kimco Realty Corporation (KIM): Market is expecting a profit of $0.29 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.25 compare to its actual profit of $0.04 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.43 in the quarter ended March 2009, loss of $0.17 in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of $0.30 in the quarters ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $13.01 with an average volume of 7.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Regency Centers Corp (REG): Market is expecting a profit of $0.65 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.07 compare to its actual profit of $0.72 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.78, and $0.24 in the quarters ended March 2009, and June 2009 and posted a loss of $0.58 in the quarter ended September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $34.31 with an average volume of 1.4 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Visa Inc (V): Market is expecting a profit of $0.91 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.13 compare to its actual profit of $0.78 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.73, $0.67 and $0.74 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $84.01 with an average volume of 6.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Yum Brands Inc (YUM): Market is expecting a profit of $0.48 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.02 compare to its actual profit of $0.46 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.48, $0.50 and $0.70 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $35.82 with an average volume of 3.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 3, 2010 after market close.

Allergan Inc (AGN): Market is expecting a profit of $0.77 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.01 compare to its actual profit of $0.76 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.55, $0.75 and $0.70 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $56.96 with an average volume of 1.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Burger King Holdings Inc (BKC): Market is expecting a profit of $0.34 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.01 compare to its actual profit of $0.33 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.34, $0.43 and $0.34 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $17.89 with an average volume of 2.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Cigna Corp (CI): Market is expecting a profit of $0.96 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.47 compare to its actual profit of $0.49 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.69, $1.14 and $1.13 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $35.24 with an average volume of 3.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Kellogg Company (K): Market is expecting a profit of $0.48 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.01 compare to its actual profit of $0.47 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.84, $0.92 and $0.94 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009. Shares are currently trading at around $55.36 with an average volume of 1.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Moody’s Corporation (MCO): Market is expecting a profit of $0.41 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.04 compare to its actual profit of $0.37 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.41, $0.43 and $0.43 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $28.37 with an average volume of 3.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Spectra Energy (SE): Market is expecting a profit of $0.33 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.01 compare to its actual profit of $0.32 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.33, $0.22 and $0.30 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $21.98 with an average volume of 3.4 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc (HOT): Market is expecting a profit of $0.22 per share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.27 compare to its actual profit of $0.49 it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.14, $0.22 and $0.14 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $35.25 with an average volume of 2.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday February 4, 2010 before market open.

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday February 03, 2010

ACE Limited (ACE): Market is expecting a profit of $1.93 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.87 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.99, $2.09 and $2.07 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $49.02 with an average volume of about 2.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

Aflac Inc (AFL): Market is expecting a profit of $1.15 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 17 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.98 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.22, $1.20 and $1.25 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $49.18 with an average volume of about 3.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

Fiserv Inc (FISV): Market is expecting a profit of $0.94 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.85 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.88, $0.90 and $0.92 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $45.80 with an average volume of about 1.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

Massey Energy Co (MEE): Market is expecting a profit of $0.27 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 36 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.63 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.51, $0.24 and $0.01 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $41.58 with an average volume of about 4.2 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

MetLife Inc (MET): Market is expecting a profit of $0.95 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 76 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.19 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.20, $0.88 and $0.87 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $35.94 with an average volume of about 6.3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

Myriad Genetics Inc (MYGN): Market is expecting a profit of $0.34 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 12 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.22 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.25, $0.37 and $0.31 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.78 with an average volume of about 1.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

Nalco Holding Co (NLC): Market is expecting a profit of $0.30 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.36 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.17, $0.11 and $0.31 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $24.34 with an average volume of about 1.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

VeriSign Inc (VRSN): Market is expecting a profit of $0.34 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of $0.28 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.32, $0.31 and $0.31 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.19 with an average volume of about 3.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 after market close.

Comcast Corporation (CMCSA): Market is expecting a profit of $0.27 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, no change compared to its actual profit of $0.27 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.27, $0.33 and $0.33 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $15.94 with an average volume of about 24 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

Health Net Inc (HNT): Market is expecting a profit of $0.67 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.06 compared to its actual profit of $0.61 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.41, $0.49 and $0.67 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $24.31 with an average volume of about 1.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

International Paper Co (IP): Market is expecting a profit of $0.23 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.02 compared to its actual profit of $0.21 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.08, $0.20 and $0.37 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.90 with an average volume of about 4.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

ITT Corporation (ITT): Market is expecting a profit of $0.93 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $0.11 compared to its actual profit of $0.82 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.72, $1.06 and $1.03 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $48.76 with an average volume of about 1.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

National Oilwell Varco Inc (NOV): Market is expecting a profit of $0.77 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.77 compared to its actual profit of $1.44 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $1.13, $0.90 and $0.95 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $42.09 with an average volume of about 4.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO): Market is expecting a profit of $0.88 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, no change compared to its actual profit of $0.88 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.62, $0.74 and $0.78 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $46.92 with an average volume of about 3.0 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

Western Union Co (WU): Market is expecting a profit of $0.32 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of $0.05 compared to its actual profit of $0.37 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of $0.32, $0.31 and $0.33 in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $18.58 with an average volume of about 4.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday February 03, 2010 before market open.

Stocks To Watch: Tuesday February 02, 2010

Crown Holdings Inc (CCK): Market is expecting a profit of 23 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 1 cent compare to its actual profit of 22 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 28 cents, 66 cents and 81 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $23.81 with an average volume of about 1.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 01, 2010 after market close.

Plum Creek Timber Co (PCL): Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 34 cent compare to its actual profit of 52 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 95 cents, 19 cents and 12 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $36.17 with an average volume of about 1.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 01, 2010 after market close.

Rent-A-Center Inc (RCII): Market is expecting a profit of 56 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 9 cent compare to its actual profit of 47 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 65 cents, 61 cents and55 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $20.00 with an average volume of about 0.78 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 01, 2010 after market close.

Tupperware Brands Corporation (TUP): Market is expecting a profit of $1.04 a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 14 cents compare to its actual profit of 90 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 45 cents, 86 cents and 54 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $42.46 with an average volume of about 0.82 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday February 01, 2010 after market close.

American superconductor Corporation (AMSC): Market is expecting a profit of 14 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 32 cent compare to its actual loss of 18 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 3 cents, 12 cents and 19 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $38.02 with an average volume of about 1 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM): Market is expecting a profit of 72 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 19 cent compare to its actual profit of 91 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 34 cents, 20 cents and 77 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $29.97 with an average volume of about 4.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP): Market is expecting a profit of 58 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 1 cent compare to its actual profit of 59 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 80 cents, 45 cents and 56 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $40.79 with an average volume of about 3 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Emerson Electric Company (EMR): Market is expecting a profit of 42 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 18 cent compare to its actual profit of 60 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 49 cents, 51 cents and 67 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $41.54 with an average volume of about 3.9 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Lexmark International Inc (LXK): Market is expecting a profit of 63 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 12 cent compare to its actual profit of 75 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 89 cents, 55 cents and 65 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $25.79 with an average volume of about 1.5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO): Market is expecting a profit of 51 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 93 cent compare to its actual profit of $1.44 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 34 cents, 35 cents and 61 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $29.81 with an average volume of about 5.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Pepsi Bottling Group Inc (PBG): Market is expecting a profit of 43 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 13 cent compare to its actual profit of 30 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 10 cents, 78 cents and $1.06 in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $37.20 with an average volume of about 1.7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.

Hershey Company (HSY): Market is expecting a profit of 60 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 1 cent compare to its actual profit of 59 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 38 cents, 43 cents and 73 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. Shares are currently trading at around $36.43 with an average volume of about 1.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday February 02, 2010 before market open.