If you own shares of CalAmp Corp. (CAMP +0.00%), Micron Technology (MU 6.68%), or Barnes & Noble (BKS +0.00%), buckle in for a wild ride. All three of these companies will be reporting earnings next week, and all have a lot of investors betting against--or "shorting" -- their success.
When these two forces combine, volatility is almost always the result. In fact, the last time I predicted such volatility, the average stock moved 17% after earnings!
I don't suggest trying to trade on such moves. Instead, it's important for current shareholders to prepare for the coming moves by hunkering down and reviewing what's really important for the long-term view of all three companies.
In the slideshow below, we'll cover what those variables are so that you can make level-headed decisions when the time comes.
