I believe that the biggest factor in a stock's ability to beat the market is to beat the market's expectations. That's why I look every week at three companies that have humbled Wall Street's pros over the past few trading days. If a company has more in the tank than the analysts figured, capital appreciation often follows.
We can start with Dell
This isn't a revenue growth story. It will take time before Dell begins growing its top line again. However, the company is committed to eliminating $4 billion in annual costs by the end of the next fiscal year.
Dollar Tree Stores
Shoppers love bargains in a dour economy, so it's not a surprise to see Dollar Tree join other discounters such as Big Lots
Finally, we have Corinthian Colleges
So keep watching the companies that lap expectations. Over time, doing so 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.