Stocks start fresh Monday after a difficult week. Excitement is running high for earnings on several key names. The session ended Friday on a bullish note despite a sharp early sell off. Mixed information from the nonfarm payrolls number was counteracted by positive manufacturing employment data pushing shares higher on the day. Encouraging words from Greece combined with a better than expected number from the consumer credit report added to the late day surge. The DJIA advanced 10.05, the Nasdaq fought higher by 15.69, and the S&P 500 climbed 3.08.
Here are 7 stocks you need to know for Monday.
73 cents/share is awaiting investors in CNA Financial Corporation (CNA) before the opening bell.
Drugstore operator, Cvs Caremark Corp (CVS), announces prior to the open with an expected EPS of 78 cents.
Hasbro Inc (HAS) is looking at 81 cents/share before Monday's open.
Hartford Financial Services Group (HIG) reports after the close with a forecast EPS of $1.40.
General Electric Co (GE) and Caterpillar Inc (CAT) are among the large firms starting to hire leading to manufacturing payrolls increasing.
Walgreen Co (WAG) and other drug chains stand to reap large profits as Lipitor and other drugs patents expire allowing their inexpensive replication by generics.
