Every week, I take a look at a few companies that lapped their profit targets. Leaving Wall Street's pros with quizzical looks on their faces can be a good thing. It usually means that the companies have more in the tank than analysts figured -- and capital appreciation often follows.
Let's take a look at a few companies that humbled the prognosticators this past week.
We can start with Ciena
Cherokee
Finally we have Jos A. Bank
Can it be? Are two of the three toppers this week really apparel plays? You bet. It may not be a flashy sector. During a week in which Ross Stores
So keep watching the companies that lap expectations. Over time, it will be a rewarding experience for investors as the market rewards the overachievers. That's the kind of surprise we look for in the Rule Breakers newsletter service. Want in? Check out a 30-day trial subscription.
Either way, come back next Monday to learn about more stocks that blew the market away.
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