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PKT) reports after the market closes on Thursday
We have also identified nine companies with an iEstimate that's higher than the analysts' consensus estimate. If they do surprise, just take a quick glance at the top line. If it's a two-fer, you have the A side of the pair trade.
Carmike Cinema (CKEC) reports after the market closes on Monday
Andersons Inc. (ANDE) reports after the market closes on Monday
Calamos Asset-A (CLMS) reports after the market closes on Monday
Vitamin Shoppe (VSI) reports before the market opens on Tuesday
Homeowners Choice (HCII) reports after the market closes on Tuesday
Stratasys Inc, (SSYS) reports before the market opens on Wednesday
Envestnet Inc. (ENV) Wednesday, during market hours
Supertex Inc. (SUPX) reports after the market closes on Wednesday
Dollar Thrifty (DTG) reports after the market closes on Wednesday
Obviously, none on our list is guaranteed to announce earnings or sales that will bullishly surprise. The idea is to narrow the number of companies to watch to a manageable few. We know when they are supposed report, and have good reason to believe they could qualify for the buy and short strategy Goldman outlined.