Citigroup, General Electric, and Mattel announce results this Friday!

BAC, CAL, HOG, and shorting LUV

body {padding:0;margin:0;}Here’s a quick update for Thursday I’m sorry about the delay in getting this to you. Happy trading!

Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are Google Inc., J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and Gannett Co.

Google (GOOG) is likely to report a first-quarter profit of $4.93 a share, according to analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters.

J.P. Morgan Chase (JPM) is expected to report first-quarter earnings of 32 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Gannett (GCI) is estimated to report a profit of 27 cents a share in the first quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) is expected to report first-quarter earnings of 81 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB) is forecast to post earnings of $1 a share in the first quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) is expected to report earnings of 48 cents a share in the first quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Harley Davidson Inc. (HOG) is projected to post a first-quarter profit of 51 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is likely to report a first-quarter profit of 14 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Sherwin-Williams Co. (SHW) is forecast to post earnings of 22 cents a share in the first quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) is estimated to report a profit of 2 cents a share in the first quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Parker-Hannifin Corp. (PH) is expected to report earnings of 46 cents a share in the fiscal third quarter, according to analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters.

PPG Industries Inc. (PPG) is projected to post a first-quarter profit of 14 cents a share, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Intuitive Surgical Inc. (ISRG) is forecast to post earnings of $1.02 a share in the first quarter, according to analysts surveyed by FactSet Research.

Have a profitable day!

Jeff Brown
Incredible Stocks

All stock price targets I provide you are based on “long-term” investing. To make more money you should buy and sell it daily when the market is up. If the market is down you should short the stock in the morning and cover it during the day if the market begins to turn around.  This way you make money whether the market is up or down. Stick with the same stocks over and over, “play them” until they hit their price targets. Most of all REMEMBER that I will always give you up-to-the-minute stock tips and information right here on this website. Come back DAILY for the information you need to succeed!

Have a profitable week!

Jeff Brown
StockMarketInvestingAndTips.com

Press Release

I’ll be buying DYN and SWC tomorrow plus TCK either tomorrow or on a pullback. Off a tip I received I purchased some DNDN today. I would recommend if you are reading this in time to buy some now in the extended hours.

I hope you made some money today with bank stocks. Talk to you soon!

Jeff Brown
Stock Market Investing And Tips dot com

Credit-card company American Express Co (AXP.N) has ample liquidity and less credit risk than its rivals, and its shares could double, Barron’s said in its April 13 edition.

The stock, which sank to a low under $10 in March from more than $50 last spring, closed at $18.83 on Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange.

Unlike its peers, American Express gets most of its revenue and earnings from fee income generated by transactions, not from the extension of credit, Barron’s said. Its charge cards, which require users to pay off any balance by the end of each month, comprise a substantial share of volume and therefore pose less credit risk, Barron’s said.

Still, American Express faces challenges and cannot distance itself from the sorry outlook for home prices and employment, Barron’s said.

Yet, William Ryan, of boutique research firm Portales Partners, recently issued a “buy” rating on the shares at $15, up from a “hold” rating. Ryan said that even with higher credit charge-offs coming in the near term, the stock is a great buy in the longer term, Barron’s said.

Some investors are concerned about the sudden surge in AmEx delinquencies and loan charge-offs, which were higher than its competitors, Barron’s said.

By February, charge-offs, or loan defaults, at AmEx had jumped to 9.31 percent, much higher than the industry’s monthly average of 7.76 percent. However, the high charge-off rate may be a result of a denominator effects, as the company began reducing outstanding credit to U.S. consumers in the second half, Barron’s said.

Wells Fargo will be reporting earnings on April 22nd, 2009.

From: Jeff Brown

Here are the upcoming stock market events for this week…

Monday 13

* Charles Schwab and St. Jude Medical announce profits

Tuesday 14

* Earnings reports from Johnson & Johnson, Goldman Sachs, and Intel

* Retails sales report

* Federal Reserve presidents speak on financial institutions and risk.

* Short term outlook on energy including fuels are announced.

Wednesday 15

* Tax returns are due.

* Earnings reports from Abbott Laboratories, Peabody Energy, and Progressive.

* Industrial product reports.

* Treasury transactions for February are announced.

* SEC chairman holds a rountable on credit-rating agencies.

Thursday 16

* Results from Sherwin-Williams, Gannett, Southwest Airlines, Google, JPMorgan, Chase, Harley Davidson, and Baxter International.

* Job claims.

Friday 17

* Citigroup, General Electric, and Mattel announce results.

I’ll be making money with AXP, WFC, ASH, and CAL this week. I hope you get in on the action too!

Have a profitable week!

Jeff Brown
Incredible Stocks

From Jeff Brown:

As you may know I did really well with my American Express stock on Thursday and I recommend it to all of you. I sure hope you got in on the action.

Well I just picked up the Barrons newspaper and on the front cover is a huge american express card and it says Don’t Leave Home Without This Stock - off 70% from their high, american express shares have been oversold. Why they could double.

I’m sure it will be way up again on Monday or sometime this coming week. If you have your funds available BUY THIS STOCK!

AXP

American Express

Have a profitable week!

Jeff Brown

Incredible Stocks

Price target for Wells Fargo this year will be $38.00, currently it’s about $20.00

I urge YOU to go get loans out or do whatever you need to do (legally) to get high amounts of money to buy this stock. I would recommend you buy as MUCH as humanly possible for you of Wells Fargo and American Express immediately. Do it now, you’ll be VERY glad you did!

Jeff Brown
StockMarketInvestingAndTips.com

Wells Fargo will be reporting earnings on April 22nd, 2009.