Week’s Most Anticipated Stock Movers

 

Each week, our analysts examine the markets for stocks and stories that will likely make headlines or influence trends during the upcoming days. Our Stocks To Watch guide explains why each selected stock is expected to move, brief technical analysis, charts, analyst thoughts, plus trading ideas designed to maximize profits while protecting investors from unexpected market fluctuations.

 

 

 

May chain store sales to be released June 1

May 27, 2017 7:54 AMMay 26, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Mega retailer Wal-Mart (WMT) has traded sharply higher over the last three months, and an upbeat May chain store sales report on June 1 could drive shares even higher. WMT… Read More >

 

 

 

April’s construction spending report due June 1

May 27, 2017 7:53 AMMay 26, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Heavy machinery maker Caterpillar (CAT) has been trending steadily higher over the last year, and the stock could build on recent gains in reaction to a strong April construction spending… Read More >

 

 

 

May auto sales numbers due June 1

May 27, 2017 7:52 AMMay 26, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

General Motors (GM) has been trending steadily lower through the year, despite signs that the overall auto industry remains strong. On June 1, the market will get a better insight… Read More >

 

 

 

Analog Devices reports fiscal Q2 earnings May 31

May 27, 2017 7:51 AMMay 26, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Analog Devices (ADI) will report its fiscal second-quarter numbers before the market open on May 31. Analysts forecast earnings of $0.85 per share, up from $0.64 during the same period… Read More >

 

 

 

Ciena Corp. to report second-quarter results June 1

May 27, 2017 7:50 AMMay 26, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Communications equipment maker Ciena Corp. (CIEN) is scheduled to release its fiscal second-quarter numbers before the market opens on June 1. Analysts forecast earnings of $0.37 per share, up from… Read More >

 

 

 

 

 

AutoZone reports fiscal third-quarter earnings May 23

May 20, 2017 7:53 AMMay 19, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Auto parts retailer AutoZone (AZO) will report fiscal third-quarter numbers before the market open on May 24. Analysts forecast earnings of $12.00 per share, up from $10.77 during the same… Read More >

 

 

 

Costco to report fiscal Q3 numbers May 25

May 20, 2017 7:54 AMMay 19, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Retailer Costco (COST) is scheduled to report its fiscal third-quarter results after the market close on May 25. Analysts forecast the company to post earnings of $1.31 per share, up… Read More >

 

 

 

Best Buy reports first-quarter earnings May 25

May 20, 2017 7:52 AMMay 19, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Best Buy (BBY) will report its first-quarter numbers before the market open on May 25. The consensus calling for earnings of $0.40 per share, down from $0.44 during the same… Read More >

 

 

 

Lennar Corp. to react to hew home sales data

May 20, 2017 7:51 AMMay 19, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Homebuilder Lennar Corp. (LEN) will likely react to April’s new home sales report that is due to be released on May 23. Analysts forecast an annual rate of 610,000, down… Read More >

 

 

 

Abercrombie & Fitch reports Q1 results May 25

May 20, 2017 7:50 AMMay 19, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Specialty retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) will report first-quarter numbers on May 25. The company reports before the market open, with the consensus calling for a loss of 72 cents… Read More >

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wal-Mart scheduled to report Q1 earnings May 18

 

May 13, 2017 7:54 AMMay 12, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Mega-retailer Wal-Mart (WMT) is scheduled to report its first quarter results before the market opens on May 18. Analysts call for earnings of $0.96 per share, down from $0.98 during… Read More >

 

 

 

Home Depot to report quarterly numbers May 16

May 13, 2017 7:53 AMMay 12, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Home improvement retailer Home Depot (HD) is expected to report its first-quarter results before the market open on May 16, with analysts forecasting earnings of $1.61 per share, up from… Read More >

 

 

 

Target reports first-quarter earnings May 17

May 13, 2017 7:52 AMMay 12, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Retailer Target (TGT) will report the results of its first-quarter on May 17. The company will report before the market opens, with analysts calling for earnings of $0.89 for the… Read More >

 

 

 

Campbell Soup to release fiscal Q3 numbers May 19

May 13, 2017 7:51 AMMay 12, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Processed food maker Campbell Soup Co. (CPB) will release its fiscal Q3 results before the market opens on May 19. Analysts forecast earnings of $0.64 per share, down a penny… Read More >

 

 

 

Bunge Limited to announce a dividend increase

May 13, 2017 7:50 AMMay 12, 2017Michael Fowlkes

 

Farm products manufacturer Bunge Limited (BG) has a fifteen-year streak of dividend increases that it will likely extend with its next dividend announcement. The company has historically announced its dividend… Read More >