Stocks to watch for Monday

Feb.09, 2008 in Market Outlook

Hasbro, General Growth Properties, CNA Financial

By MarketWatch

Last Update: 9:39 AM ET Feb 9, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Among the companies whose shares are expected to
see active trade in Monday’s session are Hasbro, General Growth Properties, and
CNA Financial.

Hasbro Inc. (HAS) is expected to report earnings of 81 cents a share in the
fourth quarter, according to analysts polled by Thomson Financial.

General Growth Properties Inc. (GGP) is forecast to post a loss of penny a share
in the fourth quarter.

Carlisle Cos. (CSL) is expected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 53 cents a
share.

CNA Financial Corp. (CNA) is forecast to report earnings of $1.03 a share in the
fourth quarter.

Valspar (VAL) is estimated to post fiscal first-quarter earnings of 23 cents a
share.

Lincare Holdings (LNCR) is projected to report fourth-quarter earnings of 67
cents a share.

On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration warned it has received reports that
the popular cosmetic drugs Botox and Myobloc may have triggered severe reactions
in some recipients, but said that it was unclear if the incidences could have
been caused by overdosing. In a public-safety alert, the FDA announced it was
investigating several reports that the drug may have caused severe side effects,
including respiratory failure and death, in a small number of recipients. Myobloc
is marketed by Solstice Neurosciences Inc., while Botox is sold by Allergan Inc
(AGN).

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