Market Outlook for February 22-25, 2011

The upcoming week is expected to be pivotal for the stock market, with several high-profile earnings announcements and significant economic data releases. The major focus will be on companies such as Medco Health Solutions, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart Stores, among others. Additionally, the case-Shiller Home Price Index and Consumer Confidence data will be released, providing insights into the housing market and consumer sentiment.

Key Takeaways:

• The week's earnings announcements include key players such as Medco Health Solutions, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, Office Depot, Wal-Mart Stores, and Hewlett-Packard.
• The Case-Shiller Home Price Index and Consumer Confidence data will be released, offering valuable insights into the housing market and consumer sentiment.
• Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has announced plans to acquire Emergency Medical Services, a move that could have significant implications for the healthcare sector.
• The Justice Department and FTC are examining whether Apple's subscription service violates antitrust laws, adding to the ongoing debate about the tech giant's dominance.

Statistics:

• 5,000 stocks are scanned daily by SmarTrend, a proprietary system that alerts investors when a change in trend is identified.
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Sources:

• "SmarTrend(R) Week In Review via COMTEX" (February 18, 2011)
• "MySmarrtrend.com" (www.mysmartrend.com)