Markets shrugged off a recent string of losses today to trade about even. As of 11:45 a.m. EDT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average
The winners
United Technologies
Shares of Kraft Foods surged 1.3%, nearing the company's 52-week high of $39.99. Analysts expect the consumer goods giant to announce an increase in earnings to $0.66 per share, up from its Q1 figure of $0.57.
Beverage giant Coca-Cola
The losers
Aluminum company Alcoa
Intel
Looking forward
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