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Give Thanks for a Great 3Q
Investors will be able to say thanks next Thursday for a wonderful earnings season.

TODAY'S EARNINGS SURPRISES

Ticker	Time	Expected	Reported	Surprise
KIRK	06:05	0.08	0.23	187.5%
ANN	06:46	0.07	0.20	185.7%
CRMT	06:01	0.42	0.53	26.2%
SJM	06:03	1.04	1.22	17.3%
EUBK	14:09	-0.39	-0.38	2.6%

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Today's Aggressive Growth Stock

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) Universal continues to top estimates, which are at the highest levels in over 5 years.

• Value: Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (CTB)
• Momentum: Nordstrom Inc. (JWN)
• Growth & Income: Crane Co. (CR)
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