TradingMarkets 7 Stocks You Need to Know for Friday
Falling markets in Europe and Asia led to an early selloff in the U.S., with disappointing retail sales data and credit worries setting the tone. However, an afternoon rally erased the losses and stocks closed higher.
The Dow rose +35.50, the Nasdaq Composite +19.74, and the S&P 500 +6.71.
Here are 7 stocks to watch…
The Wall Street Journal reported Bear Stearns
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PowerRating) is “facing increasingly tough trading conditions.” BSC was the biggest decliner in the S&P 500, falling nearly 8%.
Aspect Medical Systems
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Humana
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PowerRating) gained more than 10%, after losing nearly 14% yesterday.
After the close, Aeropostale
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PowerRating) beat earnings estimates by $0.05.
Before the market open, AnnTaylor Stores
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PowerRating) is expected to reports earnings of $0.20.
Electronic Arts went hostile in its takeover bid for Take Two Interactive Software
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PowerRating), offering shareholders $26 per share.
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PowerRating) will close up or down on Monday? Play TradingMarkets Up or Down Daily Stock Contest for the chance to win $1000 every month by predicting the direction of a stock.