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IBD 50: 10 Top Stocks Reporting Earnings This Week

Stocks went for a wild ride this past week, with a swath of earnings reports from big names. But the roller coaster of Q2 results isn’t slowing down just yet. Ten top-rated IBD 50 stocks are all geared up to issue their quarterly performances: Allergan (AGN), Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN), Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ), Monster Beverage (MNST), Gray Television (GTN), Paycom Software (PAYC), Criteo (CRTO), Epam Systems (EPAM), AMC Networks (AMCX),

Time Warner, AMC Rated Buy Amid Pay-TV Upheaval

Strong programming at Time Warner (TWX) and AMC Networks makes them best positioned among cable TV network owners amid cord cutting, Internet streaming and other changes in the pay-TV market, says Pacific Crest Securities. Andy Hargreaves, a Pacific Crest analyst, on Monday initiated coverage on Time Warner Cable and AMC Networks (AMCX) with outperform ratings. AMC Networks developed “Walking Dead” and “Mad Men.” Hargreaves rated Discovery

Apple needs big new product to drive stock price, analyst says

Apple ‘s (AAPL) iPhone distribution deal with  China Mobile (CHL)  this week is all well and good. But what Apple really needs to drive its stock price higher is a big new product or service category, Pacific Crest Securities says. “Although Apple ‘s (AAPL) balance sheet and strong ties into its customer base should prevent material downside, we see little to drive upside from current levels unless the company can launch a massively profitable new product or service category,” Pacific Crest analyst Andy Hargreaves said in a research note Monday. One possibility is an online pay-TV service to compete with cable, he said. To become a “virtual MVPD” (multichannel video programming distributor), Apple would need to sign deals with major premium content providers like AMC Networks (AMCX), Discovery Communications (DISCA), Viacom (VIA) and Walt Disney (DIS). Hargreaves also mentioned advertising and a mobile payment system as possible services that could drive Apple stock…