Why settle for ordinary quarterly reports?
Each week, I examine three companies that beat market expectations, since I believe that's the biggest factor determining whether a stock will beat the market. Leaving Wall Street's pros with puzzled looks on their faces can be a good thing. It usually means that the companies have more in the tank than analysts figured. Capital appreciation typically follows.
Let's take a look at a few companies that humbled the prognosticators over the past few trading days.
We can start with Ebix
Preppy retailer J. Crew Group
J. Crew's win wasn't typical. Apparel retailers Hot Topic
Finally, GeoEye
It's important to keep watching the companies that surpass expectations. Over time, it will be a profitable 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.