Major earnings announcements for Oct. 16th

The major portion of earnings starts next week. Following are major companies that announce Oct. 16th.

Company: Commerce Bancorp
Ticker: CBH
Description: Banking
Earnings history: Met 2 beat 1 and missed 1 of the last 4 earnings
Expectations: $.41
Market cap: $6.79B
PE: 23.89
Stock performance: Started the year at $34.80 Currently at $36.43

Company: Eaton
Ticker: ETN
Description: Industrial conglomerate
Earnings history: Beat 3 and missed 1 of the last 4 earnings
Expectations: $1.59
Market cap: $10.55B
PE: 12.38
Stock performance: Started the year at $67.30 Currently at $70.30

Company: Marshal and Isely
Ticker: MI
Description: Banking
Earnings history: Met 1 beat 1 and missed 2 of the last 4 earnings
Expectations: $.81
Market cap: $12.48B
PE: 15.50
Stock performance: Started the year at $43.14 Currently at $49.07

Company: Mattel
Ticker: MAT
Description: Designs and manufacturer of toys
Earnings history: Missed 2 and beat 2 of the last 4 earnings
Expectations: $.61
Market cap: $7.82B
PE: 14.46
Stock performance: Started the year at $15.88 Currently at $20.70

Company: WW Grainger
Ticker: GWW
Description: Industrial wholesaler
Earnings history: Met 2 and beat 2 of the last 4 earnings
Expectations: $1.06
Market cap: $6.25B
PE: 17.42
Stock performance: Started the year at $71.02 Currently at $70.52

Company: Wachovia
Ticker: WB
Description: Banking and financial services
Earnings history: Met 2 and Beat 2 of the last 4 earnings
Expectations: $1.14
Market cap: $89.76B
PE: 12.82
Stock performance: Started the year at $53.00 Currently at $56.47

Good luck investors