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Stocks To Watch: Thursday May 13, 2010

Kohl’s Corporation (KSS): Market is expecting a profit of 61 cents a share for the quarter ended April 2010, a jump of 16 cents compared to its actual profit of 45 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 75 cents a share in the quarter ended July 2009 about 1 cent or 1.40% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 63 cents a share in the quarter ended October 2009 about 2 cents or 3.30% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.40 a share in the quarter ended January 2010 about 3 cents or 2.20% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $56.72 with an average volume of about 3.70 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday before market open.

Urban Outfitters (URBN): Market is expecting a profit of 30 cents a share for the quarter ended April 2010, a jump of 12 cents compared to its actual profit of 18 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 29 cents a share in the quarter ended July 2009 about 3 cent or 11.50% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 36 cents a share in the quarter ended October 2009 about 1 cents or 2.90% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 45 cents a share in the quarter ended January 2010 about 5 cents or 12.50% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $38.78 with an average volume of about 3.09 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday before market open.

CA Inc (CA): Market is expecting a profit of 37 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 31 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 42 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 4 cent or 10.50% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 42 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 2 cents or 5.00% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 43 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cents or 2.40% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $21.47 with an average volume of about 4.65 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday after market close.

Nordstrom Inc (JWN): Market is expecting a profit of 55 cents a share for the quarter ended April 2010, a jump of 24 cents compared to its actual profit of 31 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 48 cents a share in the quarter ended July 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 38 cents a share in the quarter ended October 2009 about 1 cent or 2.60% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 77 cents a share in the quarter ended January 2010 about 2 cents or 2.50% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $42.08 with an average volume of about 2.92 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday May 12, 2010

Cisco Systems Inc (CSCO): Market is expecting a profit of 39 cents a share for the quarter ended April 2010, a jump of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 30 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 31 cents a share in the quarter ended July 2009 about 2 cents or 6.90% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 36 cents a share in the quarter ended October 2009 about 5 cents or 16.10% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 40 cents a share in the quarter ended January 2010 about 5 cents or 14.30% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $26.13 with an average volume of about 48.35 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday before market open.

Jack In The Box Inc (JACK): Market is expecting a profit of 40 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 11 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 57 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cents or 1.70% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 70 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 15 cents or 27.30% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 43 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 2 cents or 4.40% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $23.12 with an average volume of about 0.82 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday after market close.

Silver Wheaton Corporation (SLW): Market is expecting a profit of 16 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 10 cents compared to its actual profit of 6 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 6 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cents or 14.30% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 11 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 in line with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 15 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $19.20 with an average volume of about 6.34 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday after market close.

Whole Foods Market Inc (WFMI): Market is expecting a profit of 33 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 14 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 25 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 5 cents or 25.00% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 20 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 2 cents or 11.10% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 32 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 6 cents or 23.10% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $39.38 with an average volume of about 3.22 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday after market close.

DryShips Inc (DRYS): Market is expecting a profit of 22 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 13 cents compared to its actual profit of 35 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 21 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 27 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 7 cents or 35.00% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 19 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 4 cents or 17.40% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $5.42 with an average volume of about 17.37 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday after market close.

Macy’s Inc (M): Market is expecting a profit of 1 cents a share for the quarter ended April 2010, a jump of 17 cents compared to its actual loss of 16 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 20 cents a share in the quarter ended July 2009 about 5 cents or 33.30% better than markets expectation, posted a loss of 3 cents a share in the quarter ended October 2009 about 4 cents or 57.10% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.40 a share in the quarter ended January 2010 about 3 cents or 2.20% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $23.97 with an average volume of about 10.80 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday before market open.

Stocks To Watch: Tuesday May 11, 2010

JA Solar Holdings Co (JASO): Market is expecting a profit of 18 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 36 cents compared to its actual loss of 18 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 18 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 12 cents or 200% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 10 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 7 cents or 233.30% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 14 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cents or 27.3% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $6.32 with an average volume of about 9.40 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday before market open.

Ctrip.com International Ltd (CTRP): Market is expecting a profit of 18 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 5 cents compared to its actual profit of 13 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 17 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 3 cents or 21.40% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 20 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 4 cents or 25.00% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 19 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cents or 5.00% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $36.87 with an average volume of about 1.92 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday after market close.

Electronic Arts Inc (ERTS): Market is expecting a profit of 5 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 42 cents compared to its actual loss of 37 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 2 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 11 cents or 84.60% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 6 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 1 cents or 14.30% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 33 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 2 cents or 6.50% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $18.03 with an average volume of about 6.99 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday after market close.

Walt Disney Company (DIS): Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 3 cents compared to its actual profit of 43 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 52 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 2 cents or 4.00% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 46 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 5 cents or 12.20% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 47 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 9 cents or 23.70% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $35.44 with an average volume of about 12.74 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Monday May 10, 2010

Dean Foods Company (DF): Market is expecting a profit of 28 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 24 cents compare to its actual profit of 52 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 43 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 34 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 1 cent or 3.0% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 31 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 6 cents or 16.2% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $14.63 with an average volume of about 4.08 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday before market open.

Dish Network Corporation (DISH): Market is expecting a profit of 50 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 20 cents compare to its actual profit of 70 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 14 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 52 cents or 78.8% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 18 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 25 cent or 58.1% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 40 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 8 cents or 25.0% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $21.30 with an average volume of about 3.69 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday before market open.

Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO): Market is expecting a profit of 84 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 15 cents compare to its actual profit of 69 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 29 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 7 cents or 19.40% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 44 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 13 cent or 41.90% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 96 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 17 cents or 21.50% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $17.67 with an average volume of about 3.10 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday after market close.

Fluor Corporation (FLR): Market is expecting a profit of 74 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 38 cents compare to its actual profit of $1.12 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 93 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 2 cents or 2.20% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 89 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 1 cent or 1.10% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 82 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 6 cents or 6.80% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $45.95 with an average volume of about 2.86 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday after market close.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT): Market is expecting a profit of 85 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 8 cents compare to its actual profit of 77 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 88 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 2 cents or 2.30% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 84 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cent or 3.70% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.17 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 5 cents or 4.50% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $52.40 with an average volume of about 13.58 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Monday.

Stocks To Watch: Monday May 3, 2010

Denbury Resources Inc (DNR): Market is expecting a profit of 8 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 11 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 16 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cent or 5.90% below markets expectation, posted a profit of 16 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 in line with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 18 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $19.15 with an average volume of about 9.30 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings before market open.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation (APC): Market is expecting a profit of 42 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 95 cents compared to its actual loss of 53 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 56 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 12 cent or 17.60% better than markets expectation, posted a loss of 11 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 22 cents or 66.70% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 4 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cent or 33.3% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $62.16 with an average volume of about 4.44 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

BioMed Realty Trust Inc (BMR): Market is expecting a profit of 31 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 14 cents compared to its actual profit of 56 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 48 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 8 cent or 20.0% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 35 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 9.40% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 28 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cent or 9.70% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $18.51 with an average volume of about 1.42 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

Douglas Emmett Inc (DEI): Market is expecting a profit of 29 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 35 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 32 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 31 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 in line with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 30 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $16.74 with an average volume of about 1.43 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

Forest Oil Corporation (FST): Market is expecting a profit of 47 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 18 cents compared to its actual profit of 29 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 52 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 6 cent or 13.0% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 48 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 4 cents or 7.70% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 56 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 4 cent or 6.70% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $29.30 with an average volume of about 2.67 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

Health Care REIT Inc (HCN): Market is expecting a profit of 73 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 8 cents 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 80 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 77 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 in line with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 75 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $44.93 with an average volume of about 1.50 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

McKesson Corporation (MCK): Market is expecting a profit of $1.29 a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.23 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.06 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 20 cent or 23.3% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.07 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 5 cents or 4.90% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.19 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $64.81 with an average volume of about 2.10 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

Principal Financial Group Inc (PFG): Market is expecting a profit of 68 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 5 cents compared to its actual profit of 63 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 69 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 6 cent or 9.50% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 74 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 9 cents or 13.8% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 62 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cent or 4.6% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $29.22 with an average volume of about 3.61 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday April 28, 2010

Aetna Inc (AET): Market is expecting a profit of 72 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 24 cents compared to its actual profit of 96 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 68 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 10 cents or 12.8% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 69 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 4.50% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 40 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 2 cents or 4.80% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $30.01 with an average volume of 6.03 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

AstraZeneca (AZN): Market is expecting a profit of $1.71 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 13 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.58 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.64 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 24 cents or 17.10% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.68 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 29 cents or 20.90% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.42 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 10 cents or 6.60% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $43.58 with an average volume of 1.35 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

Burger King Holdings Inc (BKC): Market is expecting a profit of 29 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 5 cents compared to its actual profit of 34 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 43 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 10 cents or 30.30% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 34 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 8.10% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 37 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cents or 8.80% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $21.64 with an average volume of 2.28 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

Cardinal Health Inc (CAH): Market is expecting a profit of 57 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 40 cents compared to its actual profit of 97 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 86 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 11 cents or 25.60% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 57 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 11 cents or 23.90% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $35.70 with an average volume of 3.44 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

Conoco Phillips (COP): Market is expecting a profit of $1.38 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.36 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 97 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 12 cents or 14.10% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.00 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 6 cents or 6.40% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.16 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 4 cents or 3.60% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $57.54 with an average volume of 11.00 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

Genworth Financial Inc (GNW): Market is expecting a profit of 27 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 24 cents compared to its actual profit of 3 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 2 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 14 cents or 87.50% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 18 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 20 cents or 1000.00% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 19 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 9 cents or 90.00% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $17.29 with an average volume of 10.57 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

International Paper Company (IP): Market is expecting a profit of 4 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 8 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 20 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 20 cents better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 37 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 13 cents or 54.20% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 24 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cents or 4.30% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $27.05 with an average volume of 6.91 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

Kellog Company (K): Market is expecting a profit of 94 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 10 cents compared to its actual profit of 84 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 92 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 9 cents or 10.80% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 94 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 10 cents or 11.90% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 46 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cents or 6.10% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $52.43 with an average volume of 2.44 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 before market open.

Exxon Mobile Corporation (XOM): Market is expecting a profit of $1.41 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 49 cents compared to its actual profit of 92 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 84 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 18 cents or 17.60% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 98 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 5 cents or 4.90% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.27 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 8 cents or 6.70% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $68.27 with an average volume of 26.00 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 after market close.

Hartford Financial Services Group Inc (HIG): Market is expecting a profit of 11 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of $3.77 compared to its actual loss of $3.66 a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.90 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 74 cents or 63.80% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.56 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 77 cents or 97.50% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.51 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 11 cents or 7.90% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at around $28.45 with an average volume of 9.81 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 28, 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Friday April 23, 2010

CMS Energy Corporation (CMS): Founded in 1987 and based in Jackson, Michigan, CMS Energy operates as an energy company primarily in Michigan.

Market is expecting a profit of 36 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a jump of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 30 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 26 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 2 cents or 7.1% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 32 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 2 cents or 5.9% under markets expectation, and posted a profit of 38 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 2 cents or 5.6% better than markets expectation.

Shares are currently trading at $15.77 with an average volume of about 2.91 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010 before market open.

Dover Corporation (DOV): Founded in 1947 and headquartered in New York, New York, Dover Corporation manufacture industrial products and components in United States and internationally.

Market is expecting a profit of 51 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 18 cents compared to its actual profit of 33 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 8 cents or 17.40% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 58 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 10 cents or 20.80% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 55 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2010 about 6 cents or 12.20% better than markets expectation.

Shares are currently trading at $48.89 with an average volume of 1.52 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010 before market open.

Exelon Corporation (EXC): Founded in 1887 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Exelon Corporation is a utility service company engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity to residential, commercial, industrial and wholesale customers in northern Illinois.

Market is expecting a profit of 89 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 31 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.20 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.03 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 6 cents or 6.20% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 96 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 inline with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 92 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 6 cents or 7.0% better than markets expectation.

On April 21, 2010 Soleil downgraded Exelon to hold from buy. Shares are currently trading at $43.60 with an average volume of about 4.60 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 34 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010, a drop of 1 cent compared to its actual profit of 35 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 35 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.52 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 8.60% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 38 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation.

On March 9, 2010 Benchmark initiated a buy for FLIR System. Shares are currently trading at around $29.72 with an average volume of about 2.12 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010 before market open.

Honeywell International Inc (HON): Founded in 1920 and headquartered in Morris Township, New Jersey, Honeywell operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing company worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 47 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 54 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 60 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 80 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 8 cents or 11.1% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 91 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cent or 1.1% better than markets expectation.

Shares are currently trading at around $46.69 with an average volume of about 5.45 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010 before market open.

The Travelers Companies Inc (TRV): Founded in 1853 and based in New York, New York, The Travelers Companies Inc provides various commercial and personal property and casualty insurance products and services to businesses, government units, associations, and individuals primarily in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.37 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 3 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.34 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.25 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 3 cents or 2.3% under markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.61 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 30 cents or 22.90% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $2.12 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 63 cents or 42.3% better than markets expectation.

On March 9, 2010 Citigroup initiated a buy for Travelers. Shares are currently trading at $52.80 with an average volume of 4.82 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010 before market open.

Xerox Corporation (XRX): Founded in 1906 and based in Norwalk, Connecticut, Xerox Corporation engages in the production and sale of document systems and services for businesses.

Market is expecting a profit of 13 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 5 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 16 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 5 cents or 445.5% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 14 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 2 cents or 16.7% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 25 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cents or 13.6% better than markets expectation.

On March 17, 2010 Standpoint Research downgraded Xerox to hold from buy. Shares are currently trading at around $10.60 with an average volume of about 15.12 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday April 23, 2010 before market open.

Stocks To Watch: Thursday April 22, 2010

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN): Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washinton, Amazon.com operates as an online retailer worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 61 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 20 cents compared to its actual profit of 41 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 55 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cent or 3.2% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 45 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 12 cents or 36.4% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 85 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 13 cents or 18.1% better than markets expectation.

On January 27, 2010 Kaufman Bros upgraded Amazon from Hold to Buy, on January 29, 2010 BWS Financial upgraded from Sell to Strong Buy, on February 1, 2010 Standpoint Research upgraded from Sell to Under perform, and on February 8, 2010 Collins Stewart upgraded from Hold to Buy. Shares are currently trading at around $146.02 with an average volume of about 9.26 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday April 22, 2010 after market close.

American Express Company (AXP): Founded in 1850 and headquartered in New York, New York, American Express provides charge and credit payment card products, and travel related services worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 63 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 31 cents compared to its actual profit of 32 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 9 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 17 cent or 65.4% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 16 cents or 42.1% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 59 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 2 cents or 3.5% better than markets expectation.

On January 26, 2010 Ladenburg Thalmann upgraded American Express from Sell to Neutral. Shares are currently trading at around $45.76 with an average volume of about 9.88 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday April 22, 2010 after market close.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 58 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of $1.03 compared to its actual loss of 45 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 65 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 11 cent or 14.50% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 94 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 80 cents or 571.40% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 83 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 38 cents or 84.40% better than markets expectation.

On January 29, 2010 Sun Trust upgraded COF from neutral to buy and then on March 4, 2010 downgraded to Neutral from Buy. Shares are currently trading at around $44.48 with an average volume of about 7.02 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday April 22, 2010 after market close.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 42 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 3 cents compared to its actual profit of 39 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 36 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 40 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 8 cents or 25.0% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 74 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 14 cents or 23.3% better than markets expectation.

In April Soleil initiated a buy and Janney Mntgmy Scott initiated a neutral for Microsoft. Shares are currently trading at $31.31 with an average volume of about 58.08 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday April 22, 2010 after market close.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 56 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 63 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 63 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 60 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 1 cents or 1.7% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation.

On February 9, 2010 Bernstein upgrade Verizon to Mkt Perform from Underperform and on March 19, 2010 Standpoint Research initiated a buy. Shares are currently trading at $29.56 with an average volume of about 19.47 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday April 22, 2010 before market open. 

Stocks To Watch: Wednesday April 21, 2010

Abbott Laboratories (ABT): Founded in 1888 and based in Abbott Park, Illinois, Abbott Laboratories engages in discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of health care products worldwide. Its products include, Pharmaceutical Products, Diagnostic Products, Nutritional Products and Vascular Products.

Market is expecting a profit of 80 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 73 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 89 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 92 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 2 cents or 2.2% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.18 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cent or 0.9% better than markets expectation.

On March 12, 2010 Citigroup downgraded Abbott from Hold to Sell. Shares are currently trading at around $52.91 with an average volume of about 7.87 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 before market open.

Amgen Inc (AMGN): Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California, Amgen Inc is a biotechnology medicines company, discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers human therapeutics based on advances in cellular and molecular biology primarily in United States, Europe and Canada.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.24 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 16 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.08 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.29 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 13 cents or 11.2% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.49 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 22 cents or 17.3% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.05 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 6 cent or 5.4% under markets expectation.

On March 12, 2010 Jefffray Piper initiated  Amgen as Neutral. Shares are currently trading at $61.07 with an average volume of about 6.86 million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 after market close.

ATT (T): Founded in 1983 and based in Dallas, Texas, AT&T provides telecommunication products and services to consumers, businesses, and other telecommunication service providers worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 54 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 53 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 3 cents or 5.9% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 4 cents or 8.0% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 51 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 in line with markets expectation.

On March 02, 2010 HSBC Securities downgraded AT&T from Overweight to Neutral, and on March 19, 2010 Standpoint Research initiated a Buy. Shares are currently trading at around $26.38 with an average volume of about 30.00 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 before market open.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 40 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 39 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 50 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 3 cents or 6.4% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 48 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 1 cents or 2.1% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 39 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cent or 2.5% under markets expectation.

Shares are currently trading at around $21.10 with an average volume of about 13.82 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 before market open.

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

Market is expecting a loss of 32 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 no change compared to its actual loss of 32 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 10 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 35 cents or 77.8% better than markets expectation, posted a loss of 10 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 43 cents or 81.1% better than markets expectation, and posted a loss of 41 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 10 cents or 19.6% better than markets expectation.

On March 9, 2010 BMO Capital Markets downgraded Comerica from Outperform to Market Perform, and on March 10, 2010 Soleil downgraded Comerica from Buy to Hold. Shares are currently trading at around $40.92  with an average volume of about 3.45 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 before market open.

Community Health Systems Inc (CYH): Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Community Health Systems Inc provides healthcare services through the operation of hospitals in the United States.

Market is expecting a profit of 74 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 11 cents compared to its actual profit of 63 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 66 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 6 cents or 10.0% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 65 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 4.8% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 70 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cent or 1.4% better than markets expectation.

On March 23, 2010 Susquehanna Financial initiated CYH to positive, and on April 1, 2010 Caris & Company initiated CYH to Above Average. Shares are currently trading at around $40.23 with an average volume of about 1.59 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 after market close.

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

Market is expecting a profit of 41 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 2 cents compared to its actual profit of 39 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 37 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cents or 2.8% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 38 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 1 cents or 2.7% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 44 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 4 cents or 10.0% better than markets expectation.

On April 6, 2010 Thomas Weisel initiated EBAY as overweight, and on April 8, 2010 Kaufman Bros downgraded EBAY to Hold from Buy. Shares are currently trading at around $26.32 with an average volume of about 16.68 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc (FCX):  Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Freeport-McMoRan engages in the exploration, mining and production of mineral resources. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and cobalt deposits.

Market is expecting a profit of $1.91 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of $1.83 compared to its actual profit of 11 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of $1.38 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 69 cents or 100% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $2.07 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 73 cents or 54.5% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $2.15 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 39 cents or 22.2% better than markets expectation.

On March 3, 2010 RBC Capital upgraded FCX to Outperform from Sector Perform, and on April 12, 2010 Deutsche Bank downgraded FCX to Hold from Buy. Shares are currently trading at around $80.80 with an average volume of about 16.73 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 before market open.

Morgan Stanley (MS): Founded in 1935 and headquartered in New York, New York, Morgan Stanley provides various financial products and services to corporations, governments, financial institutions, and individuals worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 57 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of $1.14 compared to its actual loss of 57 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of $1.10 a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 61 cents or 124.5% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 38 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 11 cents or 40.7% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 29 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 7 cents or 19.4% under markets expectation.

On January 21, 2010 Keefe Bruyette downgraded Morgan Stanley to Market Perform from Outperform, and on January 26, 2010 William Blair upgraded MS to Outperform from Market Perform. Shares are currently trading at around $29.83 with an average volume of about 19.97 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 before market open.

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX): Founded in 1985 and based in Seattle, Washington, Starbucks engages in purchase, roasting and sales of whole bean coffees worldwide.

Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 9 cents compared to its actual profit of 16 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 24 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 5 cents or 26.3% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 24 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 14.3% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 33 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 5 cents or 17.9% better than markets expectation.

On March 16, 2010 UBS upgraded Starbucks to Buy from Neutral, and on March 25, 2010 Robert W. Baird downgraded Starbucks to neutral from outperform. Shares are currently trading at around $24.90 with an average volume of about 9.12 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Wednesday April 21, 2010 after market close.

Stocks To Watch: Tuesday April 20, 2010

AK Steel Holding Corporation (AKS): Market is expecting a profit of 25 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 92 cents compared to its actual loss of 67 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 43 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 8 cents or 15.7% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 6 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 5 cents or 500% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 41 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 21 cents or 105% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $21.60 with an average volume of about 9.67 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Amphenol Corporation (APH): Market is expecting a profit of 51 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of 43 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 43 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cents or 2.40% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 47 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 4 cents or 9.30% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 50 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cents or 2.00% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $43.82 with an average volume of about 1.43 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK): Market is expecting a profit of 53 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 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 profit of 51 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 2 cents or 3.8% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 54 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 6 cents or 12.50% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 55 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 4 cents or 7.80% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $31.57 with an average volume of about 7.23 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Biogen Idec Inc (BIIB): Market is expecting a profit of $1.13 a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 8 cents compared to its actual profit of $1.05 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 75 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 7 cents or 10.30% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.12 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 8 cents or 7.70% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.20 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 15 cents or 14.30% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $53.64 with an average volume of about 2.59 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Brinker International Inc (EAT): Market is expecting a profit of 41 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 4 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 45 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 52 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 3 cents or 6.10% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 17 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 2 cents or 13.30% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 29 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 7 cents or 31.80% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $20.38 with an average volume of about 1.96 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Coach Inc (COH): Market is expecting a profit of 46 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 8 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 38 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 43 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 44 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 5 cents or 12.80% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 75 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cents or 4.20% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $42.31 with an average volume of about 4.37 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Eaton Corporation (ETN): Market is expecting a profit of 83 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of $1.05 a share compared to its actual loss of 22 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 23 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 6 cents or 35.30% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of $1.21 a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 29 cents or 31.50% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.35 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 12 cents or 9.80% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $79.39 with an average volume of about 1.78 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Harley Davidson Inc (HOG): Market is expecting a profit of 24 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a drop of 26 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 50 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 8 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 16 cents or 66.70% under markets expectation, posted a profit of 11 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 10 cents or 47.60% under markets expectation, and posted a loss of 63 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 32 cents or 103.20% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $33.08 with an average volume of about 3.93 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

TD Ameritrade (AMTD): Market is expecting a profit of 24 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 1 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 23 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 30 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cents or 3.40% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 26 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 4 cents or 18.20% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 23 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 3 cents or 11.50% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $20.11 with an average volume of about 7.15 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

The Coca-Cola Company (KO): Market is expecting a profit of 74 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 9 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 65 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 92 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 3 cents or 3.40% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 82 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 in line with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 66 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cent or 1.50% under markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $54.97 with an average volume of about 11.21 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

U S Bank (USB): Market is expecting a profit of 34 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 10 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 24 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 12 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 2 cents or 20.00% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 30 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 3 cents or 11.10% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 30 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 1 cents or 3.40% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $27.45 with an average volume of about 12.99 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 before market open.

Altera Corporation (ALTR): Market is expecting a profit of 40 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 25 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 15 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 16 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 in line with markets expectation, posted a profit of 19 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 in line with markets expectation, and posted a profit of 34 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 5 cents or 17.20% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $26.25 with an average volume of about 8.41 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 after market close.

Cree Inc (CREE): Market is expecting a profit of 44 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of 31 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 13 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 18 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 1 cent or 5.90% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 30 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 8 cents or 36.40% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of 38 cents a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 8 cents or 26.70% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $82.12 with an average volume of about 2.74 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 after market close.

Seagate Technology (STX): Market is expecting a profit of 94 cents a share for the quarter ended March 2010 a jump of $1.39 a share compared to its actual loss of 45 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 5 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 about 15 cents or 150% better than markets expectation, posted a profit of 58 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009 about 11 cents or 23.40% better than markets expectation, and posted a profit of $1.04 a share in the quarter ended December 2009 about 38 cents or 57.60% better than markets expectation. Shares are currently trading at $19.35 with an average volume of about 15.99 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Tuesday April 20, 2010 after market close.