Why settle for ordinary quarterly reports?
I believe that the biggest factor in a stock's ability to beat the market is its ability 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 Novell
The finish was a little closer at Staples
Staples is an important company to keep an eye on during the recovery. Any corporate turnaround will be reflected on the performance of retailers such as Staples and Office Depot
Finally, Big Lots
Keep watching the companies that surpass 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.