Stocks surged to a 13-month high today as better than expected home sales and a falling U.S. dollar powered the rally. Spiking gold and optimistic banter concerning world interest rates added to the bullish fervor. The DJIA closed up 132.79, the tech heavy Nasdaq soared 29.97, and the broad based S&P 500 added 14.86.
Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Tuesday.
Mall based jeweler, Zale ( ZLC | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is hoping its loss does not exceed $2.10/share for their fiscal first quarter 2010 revealed prior to trading.
Hormel Foods ( HRL | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) has its sights set on an EPS of 68 cents for their fiscal fourth quarter 2009 prior to the market open.
Fiscal 2nd quarter 2010 is expected to be 69 cents/share for famous ketchup maker, HJ Heinz ( HNZ | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) before the bell.
65 cents/share is the expected fiscal 3rd quarter 2010 earnings for Dollar Tree Stores ( DLTR | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) announced prior to trading.
The book seller, Borders ( BGP | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating), is braced for a 46 cents loss for their fiscal 3rd quarter 2010 prior to the opening bell.
American Eagle Outfitters ( AEO | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) is looking at a 3rd quarter 2010 earnings of 21 cents/share before the open.
Ann Taylor Stores ( ANN | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating) advanced 5.95% or 81 cents to $14.43/share upon being raised to "overweight" at Thomas Weisel Partners.
