Monday
The new trading week begins with a Sysco
Through organic growth -- and more than a few regional acquisitions -- Sysco has been able to provide steady results, but recently it's been running a little flat. The market is looking for the company to earn $0.32 a share for the quarter, below the $0.34 per share it earned a year earlier. If so, it would be the third straight quarter in which Sysco's profits dip. And investors don't want another dip from Sysco -- unless it goes with a nice veggie platter.
Tuesday
Just as the seasonal amusement park season is getting under way, Cedar Fair
The more important aspect of this company's report will be its expectations for the next few months. Like most seasonal thrill-park operators, the second and third quarters are where the money is made. Cedar Fair has certainly done a "fair" job of that. The Income Investor pick has grown consistently, hiking its dividend a dozen times over the past decade.
Wednesday
What's brewing over at Starbucks
Thursday
If your Spidey-sense starts tingling on Thursday, it's because Marvel Entertainment
Friday
Video game publisher THQ
THQ proved mortal last week, finally hosing down targets. It had originally expected to earn $0.02 a share, but has already warned investors to expect a loss of $0.13 a share for the period. Tough game. Tough crowd.
Until next week, I remain,
Sysco is an Income Investor pick, while Starbucks is a Stock Advisor selection.
Longtime Fool contributor Rick Munarriz recommends windshield wiper fluid when trying to look forward. He does own units in Cedar Fair. The Fool has a disclosure policy. Rick is also part of the Rule Breakers newsletter research team, seeking out tomorrow's ultimate growth stocks a day early.