3 Stocks to Watch This Earnings Season

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The following video is from Monday's MarketFoolery podcast, in which host Chris Hill and analysts Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger discuss the top business and investing stories of the day.

Alcoa kicks off earnings season when it reports on Monday after the market closes. More than 100 companies in the S&P 500 have already issued downward revisions. What should investors be watching when a company reports earnings? How important is R&D spending? In this installment of MarketFoolery, our analysts talk about earnings season and explain why they're watching United Parcel Service , Netflix , and LinkedIn .


The tumultuous performance of Netflix shares since the summer of 2011 has caused headaches for many devoted shareholders. While the company's first-mover status is often viewed as a competitive advantage, the opportunities in streaming media have brought some new, deep-pocketed rivals looking for their piece of a growing pie. Can Netflix fend off this burgeoning competition, and will its international growth aspirations really pay off? These are must-know issues for investors, which is why The Motley Fool has released a premium report on Netflix. Inside, you'll learn about the key opportunities and risks facing the company, as well as reasons to buy or sell the stock. The report includes a full year of updates to cover critical new developments, so make sure to click here and claim a copy today.

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Chris Hill and Jason Moser have no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Matthew Argersinger owns shares of Netflix and has the following options: short Jun 2013 $200 calls. The Motley Fool recommends LinkedIn, Netflix, and United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool owns shares of LinkedIn and Netflix. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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