Aerospace supplier and service provider AAR Corp. (AIR) looks poised for a major move higher after it announces earnings.

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Whole Foods ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½s 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.

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Casinos have been a hot item lately, and gaming supply company Shuffle Master (SHFL) could pack a strong earnings punch next week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Heading into earnings, the indicators point to Caterpillar (CAT) breaking above its September high. So look at a bullish trade before the company reports.

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Skepticism in Halliburton (HAL) may be on the verge of unwinding into buying pressure, which could be what the stock needs to break out to new highs.

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Infosys Technologies (INFY) reports earnings next week, and that could very well be the key to a breakout in the stock.

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Jabil Circuit's chart is a thing of beauty, and the stock usually makes a big move up after earnings. Find out the best way to play it.

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The trend in housing is your friend ... for now. Here's why you might want to hop aboard if you haven't done so already.

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Airline stocks have been on a nice run, but the sector is looking tired as several of the major players head into key chart resistance.

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With fear among options players poised to unwind, MDT is looking like a solid earnings play on the long side.

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Fluor (FLR) has jumped more than 10% on average the day following its past three earnings reports.

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This drug manufacturer needs a blowout earnings and outlook report to keep its rally intact, and chances of that happening are slim.

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Look for ESRX to extend its impressive earnings run and for the stock to break through its June highs.

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With the cost of a pack of smokes these days, you'd think Altria, owner of cigarette maker Philip Morris, would be sitting pretty.

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Anything less than a strong earnings report and outlook next week could send the bulls for the exits.

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Find out how to limit your risk and gain leverage in the markets when placing a bearish short bet using put options.

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Financials have rallied lately, but it's doubtful it'll be all good from here on out. At some point, though, the sector will bottom out and reverse higher. So here's how you play it.

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The retailer is set to report next week, and with no downside support on the charts and plenty of optimism to unwind, I'd consider put options.

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Position yourself for profits before Nordstrom (JWN) reports earnings next week.

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Sentiment toward Agrium (AGU) heading into earnings is what I like to see for my bullish plays -- pessimism on all fronts.

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The negative sentiment toward Trimble Navigation (TRMB) creates the perfect opportunity for a bullish trade.

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Analysts and options traders are betting Zimmer Holdings will disappoint when it releases earnings next week. I think they've got another thing coming.

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Abbott Labs (ABT) is one of those healthcare/biotech plays that was often considered a safe (or at least safer) play in a tumbling market. But ABT's chart says otherwise.

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Earnings season is upon us, and the trading landscape is ripe with opportunities to profit. Learn one tech darling that may be a good short if it doesn't live up to the Street's high expectations.

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UltraShort ETFs are supposed to be leveraged to profit two times the inverse of the sector or index they mirror, but the actual returns may surprise you.

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If you think a stock is going to make a big move, but don't know which way it'll go, a small investment could yield big returns if you use this options strategy.

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Many consider the beaten-down airline stocks a good pick for 2009, and the first airline ETF was recently launched. But if you're planning to invest in this sector, read this before you take off.

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Three stocks that are set to report earnings are seeing great support at their 50-day trendlines, and could make very profitable short-term trades.

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With a lot of people losing their jobs, and even more concerned that their jobs are in jeopardy, the educational and training services sector has become a market leader.

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