Consumers Down For the Count
How can I be certain that things will be so bad this time around?
Because of the extreme magnitude of the decline in U.S. consumer spending.
With 26% of the world's GDP (and 70% of U.S. GDP) dependent on the American consumer, the following chart should tell you everything you need to know about the depth and length of the current U.S. recession
In our latest ChangeWave consumer spending survey
Jon Lewis
AIR Ready to Take Off After Earnings
Aerospace supplier and service provider AAR Corp. (AIR) looks poised for a major move higher after it announces earnings.
Should You Shop for Calls or Puts on Whole Foods?
Whole Foods Markets Inc. (WFMI) has a habit of making big moves after reporting earnings, and traders who take the right side of this bet could be handsomely rewarded.
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.
