Earnings Previews

Despite operating in the traditionally strong consumer goods segment, P&G is faced with the challenge of losing market share in this recessionary environment.

By our estimates, oil prices averaged 38% higher in the second quarter compared to the weak first quarter. This should help drive strong results in the important E&P segment.

Based on our analysis, we are expecting AA to report better than expected results that exceed Wall Street’s consensus expectations.

Management mentioned that last quarter ended stronger than it began and all evidence would indicate that those trends have only grown stronger over the last few months.

20 Dow stocks reported earnings that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations this quarter, which is a significant increase over last quarter.

Based on our analysis, we are expecting GE to report inline results that meet Wall Street’s consensus expectations.

Based on our analysis, we are expecting Citi to report disappointing results that fail to meet Wall Street’s consensus expectations.

Wall Street's consensus estimates have continued to be revised downward in anticipation of disappointing results.

While Starbuck’s has desperately to control costs, we believe that declining store traffic combined with higher commodity costs could continue to pressure margins.

Despite the economic headwinds facing online retailers, we are expecting OSTK’s results to exceed the consensus expectations.