Disappointing housing numbers and less than expected earnings from several tech names weighed heavily on the market today. Word of American Express buying Revolution Money and a potential takeover of E*trade lifted stocks off their lows but they remained in negative territory at the close. DJIA gave back 11.11, the tech heavy Nasdaq dropped 10.64, and the broad based S&P 500 dipped 0.52.
Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Thursday.
Sporting goods giant, Dick's Sporting Goods ( DKS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is expecting a fiscal third quarter 2010 EPS of 9 cents before the open.
$1.32/share is the forecast EPS for The Children's Place ( PLCE | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 announced prior to trading.
Internet Gold Golden Lines ( IGLD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has analysts looking at 23 cents/share before trading starts.
A loss of $2.10/share is projected for the Bon-Ton Stores's ( BONT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 prior to the bell.
Sears Holdings ( SHLD | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is also expecting a loss before the open with a forecast negative EPS of $1.07 for its fiscal third quarter 2010.
5 cents/share is the forecast number for high end kitchen retailer Williams Sonoma ( WSM | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) fiscal third quarter 2010 before the open.
The Gap ( GPS | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announces after the close with a projected number of 43 cents for its fiscal third quarter 2010.
