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.
Categories: Swing Trading Tags: Amazon Inc, American Express, Capitol One Financial Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Verizon Communications
Stocks To Watch: Friday January 29, 2010
Amazon Inc (AMZN): Market is expecting a profit of 72 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 20 cents compared to its actual profit of 52 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profits of 41 cents, 32 cents and 45 cents a share in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. AMZN is currently trading at around $124.00 with an average volume of about 9.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday January 28, 2010 after market close.
Federated Investors Inc (FII): Market is expecting a profit of 53 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 1 cents compared to its actual profit of 54 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 34 cents, 52 cents and 56 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. FII is currently trading at around $26.50 with an average volume of about 1 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday January 28, 2010 after market close.
Genworth Financial Inc (GNW): Market is expecting a profit of 10 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 58 cents compared to its actual loss of 48 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 3 cents, 2 cents and 18 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. GNW is currently trading at around $13.37 with an average volume of 15 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday January 28, 2010 after market close.
Juniper Networks Inc (JNPR): Market is expecting a profit of 26 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 6 cents compared to its actual profit of 32 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 17 cents, 19 cents, and 23 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. JNPR is currently trading at around $25.02 with an average volume of about 7 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday January 28, 2010 after market close.
Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Market is expecting a profit of 59 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 12 cents compared to its actual profit of 47 cents a share in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 39 cents, 36 cents and 40 cents in the quarters that ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. MSFT is currently trading at around $29.67 with an average volume of about 51.8 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday January 28, 2010 after market close.
SanDisk Corporation (SNDK): Market is expecting a profit of 69 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of $2.34 compared to its actual loss of $1.65 a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a loss of 48 cents a share in the quarter ended March 2009, a profit of 36 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 75 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. SNDK is currently trading at around $29.94 with an average volume of about 8.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Thursday January 28, 2010 after market close.
Arch Coal Inc (ACI): Market is expecting a profit of 17 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 27 cents a share compared to its actual profit of 44 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted a profit of 27 cents a share in the quarter ended March 2009, a loss of 11 cents a share in the quarter ended June 2009 and a profit of 16 cents a share in the quarter ended September 2009. ACI is currently trading at around $25.13 with an average volume of about 4.6 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday January 29, 2010 before market open.
Honeywell International Inc (HON): Market is expecting a profit of 90 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a drop of 7 cents compared to its actual profit of 97 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 54 cents, 60 cents and 80 cents in the quarter ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. HON is currently trading at around $40.26 with an average volume of about 5 million shares per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday January 29, 2010 before market open.
Provident Financial Services Inc (PFS): Market is expecting a profit of 17 cents a share for the quarter ended December 2009, a jump of 4 cents compared to its actual profit of 13 cents a share it posted in the same quarter a year ago. The company posted profit of 16 cents, 11 cents and 15 cents in the quarters ended March 2009, June 2009 and September 2009 respectively. PFS is currently trading at around $11.71 with an average volume of under half a million share per trading day. Watch for earnings on Friday January 29, 2010 before market open.
