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How do I use the Zacks earnings expected surprise prediction (ESP) filter?

FuelCell En... Use the Zacks Earnings Expected Surprise Prediction (ESP) Filter to search for stocks to buy beforehand that have the highest probability of positively surprising for profitable earnings season trading. You can also use it to find those stocks to sell before they report that are likely to negatively surprise.

What is earnings season?

Earnings season is a time when a company’s stock price can make outsized movements and an earnings report is like a report card for investors. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires every publicly traded company to deliver an earnings report to shareholders on a regular basis, usually quarterly.

How do market reactions to earnings reports affect stock prices?

Market reactions to earnings reports can lead to herd mentality and speculative trading rather than informed investment decisions. If a company falls short of market expectations, even if it reports strong earnings results, its stock price may decline.

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