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Take a Gamble on This Earnings Play
Casinos have been a hot item lately, and gaming supply company Shuffle Master (SHFL) could pack a strong earnings punch next week.
Next week should be a slow trading week, which means that stock prices could be more volatile than usual, especially if a company surprises or disappoints with earnings -- I have one of each for you.
Buy Calls on This Earnings Loser
This stock missed earnings estimates in three of the past four quarters, yet made double-digit gains in the weeks following. And it's about to announce earnings again.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Despite the economic slowdown, consumers continue to purchase peanut butter, jelly and all other J.M. Smucker (SJM) products, and the stock may see a big move after earnings next week.
Dell May Take the Street by Surprise … Again
Dell (DELL) has some good things going for it heading into earnings that could make it a great candidate for a pre-earnings call play.
