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The American International Group is considering whether to join a bailout lawsuit filed against the government after getting nearly $200 billion bailout in 2008. Reuters

The second-quarter earnings season is in full swing, and investors will hear next week from several more major players, including AIG, Kellogg, Procter & Gamble, Kraft Foods, Pfizer, Mastercard and General Motors.

Among the 255 companies in the S&P 500 index that have posted earnings for the second quarter of this year, about 72 percent have reported earnings above analysts' mean estimates, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Profits are projected to have dropped 1.6 percent in the quarter, the first decline since 2009.

We ran a screen and produced a list of 63 notable companies set to report their earnings between July 30 and Aug. 3. We have highlighted their expected reporting dates and times, along with analysts' earnings-per-share and revenue estimates from Reuters, as well as the stocks' year-to-date performances.

Monday Before Market Open, or BMO:

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is a global investment management organization. The company has a market capitalization of $23.31 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 third-quarter EPS of $2.05 on revenue of $1.8 billion, compared with a profit of $2.26 a share on revenue of $1.85 billion in the year-ago period. Franklin Resources is trading around $108.32 a share. So far this year, the stock has appreciated 12.76 percent.

Monday After Market Close, or AMC:

Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN) is a global chemical company. The company has a market capitalization of $6.84 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.3 on revenue of $1.94 billion, compared with a profit of $1.38 a share on revenue of $1.89 billion in the year-ago period. Eastman Chemical is trading around $49.59 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 26.96 percent.

Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products for the healthcare needs of women. The company has a market capitalization of $4.76 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 third-quarter EPS of 34 cents on revenue of $476.23 million, compared with a profit of 32 cents a share on revenue of $451.08 million in the year-ago period. Hologic is trading around $17.98 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 2.66 percent.

Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) owns airport general use car rental brand. The company has a market capitalization of $4.47 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 32 cents on revenue of $2.24 billion, compared with a profit of 26 cents a share on revenue of $2.07 billion in the year-ago period. Hertz Global Holdings is trading around $10.65 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 9.13 percent.

Masco Corporation (NYSE: MAS) manufactures, distributes and installs home improvement and building products. The company has a market capitalization of $4.66 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 11 cents on revenue of $2.08 billion, compared with a profit of 5 cents a share on revenue of $2.02 billion in the year-ago period. Masco is trading around $13.06 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 24.62 percent.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) is in the business of discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases. The company has a market capitalization of $10.36 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 59 cents on revenue of $472.16 million, compared with a loss of 85 cents a share on revenue of $114.42 million in the year-ago period. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is trading around $49.08 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 47.79 percent.

Tuesday BMO:

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) is a research-based, global biopharmaceutical company. The company has a market capitalization of $175.86 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 54 cents on revenue of $14.91 billion, compared with a profit of 60 cents a share on revenue of $16.99 billion in the year-ago period. Pfizer is trading around $23.49 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 8.55 percent.

Aetna Inc. (NYSE: AET) is a diversified healthcare benefits company. The company has a market capitalization of $12.26 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.25 on revenue of $8.8 billion, compared with a profit of $1.35 a share on revenue of $8.32 billion in the year-ago period. Aetna is trading around $35.3 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 16.33 percent.

Coach, Inc. (NYSE: COH) is a marketer of fine accessories and gifts for women and men. The company has a market capitalization of $17.16 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 85 cents on revenue of $1.2 billion, compared with a profit of 68 cents a share on revenue of $1.03 billion in the year-ago period. Coach is trading around $59.72 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 2.16 percent.

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is a diesel engine manufacturer. The company has a market capitalization of $17.12 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $2.27 on revenue of $4.47 billion, compared with a profit of $2.41 a share on revenue of $4.64 billion in the year-ago period. Cummins is trading around $89.09 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 1.22 percent.

Delphi Automotive PLC (NYSE: DLPH) is a global vehicle components manufacturer and provides electrical and electronic, powertrain, safety and thermal technology solutions to the global automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company has a market capitalization of $8.85 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 92 cents on revenue of $4.08 billion, compared with a profit of $1.04 a share on revenue of $4.09 billion in the first quarter. Delphi Automotive is trading around $26.95 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 25.12 percent.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) is a manufacturer of tires. The company has a market capitalization of $2.42 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 45 cents on revenue of $5.74 billion, compared with a profit of 65 cents a share on revenue of $5.62 billion in the year-ago period. Goodyear is trading around $9.89 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 30.2 percent.

Discovery Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA) is a global nonfiction media and entertainment company that provide programming across multiple distribution platforms worldwide. The company has a market capitalization of $12.88 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 70 cents on revenue of $1.6 billion, compared with a profit of 62 cents a share on revenue of $1.07 billion in the year-ago period. Discovery Communications is trading around $50.5 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 23.26 percent.

Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) is engaged in procuring, transporting, storing, processing, and merchandising agricultural commodities and products. The company has a market capitalization of $17.9 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 64 cents on revenue of $22.87 billion, compared with a profit of $1.01 a share on revenue of $22.87 billion in the year-ago period. Archer Daniels Midland is trading around $27.18 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 4.97 percent.

Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) develops and markets products and services for the hospitality, foodservice, healthcare and industrial markets. The company has a market capitalization of $19.28 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 72 cents on revenue of $3.02 billion, compared with a profit of 64 cents a share on revenue of $1.7 billion in the year-ago period. Ecolab is trading around $66 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 14.17 percent.

Marathon Petroleum Corp (NYSE: MPC) is a petroleum product refiners, transporters and marketers in the U.S. The company has a market capitalization of $15.61 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $2.51 on revenue of $18.64 billion, compared with a profit of $2.29 a share on revenue of $20.79 billion in the year-ago period. Marathon Petroleum is trading around $45.82 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 37.64 percent.

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI) is an energy holding company. The company has a market capitalization of $7.23 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 20 cents on revenue of $1.19 billion, compared with a profit of 17 cents a share on revenue of $1.18 billion in the year-ago period. NiSource is trading around $25.46 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 6.93 percent.

Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) is an independent petroleum refining and marketing company. The company has a market capitalization of $14.1 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $32.62 billion, compared with a profit of $1.3 a share on revenue of $31.29 billion in the year-ago period. Valero Energy is trading around $25.51 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 21.19 percent.

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (NYSE: PEG) is an energy company with a diversified business mix. The company has a market capitalization of $16.83 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 45 cents on revenue of $2.38 billion, compared with a profit of 59 cents a share on revenue of $2.47 billion in the year-ago period. Public Service Enterprise Group is trading around $33.26 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained less than one percent.

Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC) is a global provider of diversified products. The company has a market capitalization of $24.27 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 third-quarter EPS of 93 cents on revenue of $4.54 billion, compared with a profit of 85 cents a share on revenue of $4.29 billion in the year-ago period. Tyco International is trading around $52.44 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 12.27 percent.

Edison International (NYSE: EIX) is engaged in the business of supplying electricity. The company has a market capitalization of $14.88 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 30 cents on revenue of $3.12 billion, compared with a profit of 54 cents a share on revenue of $2.98 billion in the year-ago period. Edison International is trading around $45.67 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 10.31 percent.

United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) produces and sells steel mill products. . The company has a market capitalization of $2.63 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 47 cents on revenue of $4.99 billion, compared with a profit of $1.12 a share on revenue of $5.12 billion in the year-ago period. United States Steel is trading around $18.26 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 30.99 percent.

Tuesday AMC:

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) is engaged, principally in the U.S., in the property-liability insurance, life insurance, retirement and investment product business. The company has a market capitalization of $16.78 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 61 cents on revenue of $6.83 billion, compared with a loss of $1.23 a share on revenue of $6.61 billion in the year-ago period. Allstate is trading around $34.15 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 24.59 percent.

Electronic Arts Inc. (Nasdaq: EA) develops, markets, publishes and distributes game software content and services that can be played by consumers on a variety of video game machines and electronic devices. The company has a market capitalization of $3.48 billion. It is expected to report a loss of 42 cents a share in its fiscal first quarter on revenue of $501.37 million, compared with a smaller loss of 37 cents a share on revenue of $524 million in the year-ago period. Electronic Arts is trading around $10.94 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 46.87 percent.

Pioneer Natural Resources (NYSE: PXD) is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the U.S. and South Africa. The company has a market capitalization of $11.01 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 98 cents on revenue of $728.86 million, compared with a profit of 94 cents a share on revenue of $602.09 million in the year-ago period. Pioneer Natural Resources is trading around $89.52 a share. So far this year, the stock has been flat.

Wednesday BMO:

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services. The company has a market capitalization of $85.21 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 48 cents on revenue of $15.2 billion, compared with a profit of 42 cents a share on revenue of $14.33 billion in the year-ago period. Comcast is trading around $31.6 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 33.3 percent.

American Tower Corp (NYSE: AMT) is a wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure company that owns, operates and develops communications sites. The company has a market capitalization of $28.03 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 41cents on revenue of $698.3 million, compared with a profit of 29 cents a share on revenue of $597.24 million in the year-ago period. American Tower is trading around $71.03 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 18.36 percent.

Mastercard Inc (NYSE: MA) is a global payments and technology company. The company has a market capitalization of $53.56 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $5.57 on revenue of $1.88 billion, compared with a profit of $4.76 a share on revenue of $1.67 billion in the year-ago period. Mastercard is trading around $423.77 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 13.67 percent.

Time Warner Inc. (NYSE: TWX) is a media and entertainment company. The company has a market capitalization of $53.56 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 59 cents on revenue of $6.95 billion, compared with a profit of 60 cents a share on revenue of $7.03 billion in the year-ago period. Time Warner is trading around $38.35 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 6.12 percent.

Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) is a utility services holding company. The company has a market capitalization of $33.23 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 63 cents on revenue of $6.04 billion, compared with a profit of $1.05 a share on revenue of $4.58 billion in the year-ago period. Exelon is trading around $38.98 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 10.12 percent.

Avon Products, Inc. (NYSE: AVP) is a manufacturer and marketer of beauty and related products. The company has a market capitalization of $6.77 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 21 cents on revenue of $2.67 billion, compared with a profit of 49 cents a share on revenue of $2.86 billion in the year-ago period. Avon Products is trading around $15.69 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 10.19 percent.

Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE: DVN) is an independent energy company. The company has a market capitalization of $23.43 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 81 cents on revenue of $2.38 billion, compared with a profit of $1.71 a share on revenue of $3.22 billion in the year-ago period. Devon Energy is trading around $57.95 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 6.53 percent.

Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) is an international energy company. The company has a market capitalization of $18.55 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 59 cents on revenue of $3.23 billion, compared with a profit of 96 cents a share on revenue of $3.87 billion in the year-ago period. Marathon Oil is trading around $26.3 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 10.15 percent.

Wednesday AMC:

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (Nasdaq: GMCR) is engaged in the specialty coffee and coffee maker businesses. The company has a market capitalization of $2.79 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 third-quarter EPS of 50 cents on revenue of $873.83 million, compared with a profit of 49 cents a share on revenue of $717.21 million in the year-ago period. Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is trading around $17.94 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 60 percent.

Metlife Inc (NYSE: MET) is a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs. The company has a market capitalization of $31.16 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.25 on revenue of $16.98 billion, compared with a profit of $1.24 a share on revenue of $16.89 billion in the year-ago period. Metlife is trading around $29.34 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.9 percent.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) is an oil and gas exploration and production company. The company has a market capitalization of $10.25 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.33 on revenue of $9.59 billion, compared with a profit of $1.6 a share on revenue of $8.72 billion in the year-ago period. Murphy Oil is trading around $52.79 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.29 percent.

Prudential Financial Inc (NYSE: PRU) is a financial services company. The company has a market capitalization of $21.86 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.55 on revenue of $10.63 billion, compared with a profit of $1.71 a share on revenue of $10.15 billion in the year-ago period. Prudential Financial is trading around $46.62 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 6.98 percent.

The Hartford Financial Services Grup Inc (NYSE: HIG) is an insurance and financial services company. The company has a market capitalization of $7.12 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 47 cents on revenue of $7.89 billion, compared with a break-even quarter with revenue of $5.4 billion in the year-ago period. Hartford Financial Services is trading around $16.16 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 0.55 percent.

Transocean LTD (NYSE: RIG) is an international provider of offshore contract drilling services for oil and gas wells. The company has a market capitalization of $16.26 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 44 cents on revenue of $2.49 billion, compared with a profit of 64 cents a share on revenue of $2.33 billion in the year-ago period. Transocean is trading around $46.4 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 20.86 percent.

Williams Companies, Inc. (NYSE: WMB) is an energy infrastructure company focused on connecting North America's hydrocarbon resource plays to markets for natural gas, natural gas liquids and olefins. The company has a market capitalization of $19.48 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 30 cents on revenue of $2.11 billion, compared with a profit of 40 cents a share on revenue of $2.7 billion in the year-ago period. Williams Companies is trading around $31.13 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.72 percent.

Thursday BMO:

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of ready-to-eat cereal and convenience foods. The company has a market capitalization of $16.66 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 84 cents on revenue of $3.89 billion, compared with a profit of 94 cents a share on revenue of $3.39 billion in the year-ago period. Kellogg is trading around $46.61 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 7.83 percent.

General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) designs, builds and sells cars, trucks and automobile parts worldwide. The company has a market capitalization of $29.92 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 74 cents on revenue of $38.58 billion, compared with a profit of $1.54 a share on revenue of $39.37 billion in the year-ago period. General Motors is trading around $19.11 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.72 percent.

DIRECTV (Nasdaq: DTV) is a provider of digital television entertainment in the U.S. and Latin America. The company has a market capitalization of $32.01 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.13 on revenue of $7.22 billion, compared with a profit of 91 cents a share on revenue of $6.6 billion in the year-ago period. General Motors is trading around $48.88 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 14.3 percent.

OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE: OMX) is engaged in both business-to-business and retail office products distribution. The company has a market capitalization of $371.4 million. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 7 cents on revenue of $1.64 billion, compared with a profit of 7 cents a share on revenue of $1.65 billion in the year-ago period. OfficeMax is trading around $4.29 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.51 percent.

Apache Corporation (NYSE: APA) is an independent energy company. The company has a market capitalization of $33.28 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $2.54 on revenue of $4.26 billion, compared with a profit of $3.22 a share on revenue of $4.34 billion in the year-ago period. Apache is trading around $85.16 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.98 percent.

Denbury Resources Inc. (NYSE: DNR) is an independent oil and natural gas company. The company has a market capitalization of $6.05 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 34 cents on revenue of $611.26 million, compared with a profit of 36 cents a share on revenue of $601.4 million in the year-ago period. Denbury Resources is trading around $15.48 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 2.52 percent.

Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE: TWC) is a provider of video, high-speed data and voice services in the U.S. The company has a market capitalization of $26.37 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.39 on revenue of $5.39 billion, compared with a profit of $1.24 a share on revenue of $4.94 billion in the year-ago period. Time Warner Cable is trading around $84.4 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 32.77 percent.

Duke Energy Corp (NYSE: DUK) is an energy company. The company has a market capitalization of $30.03 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 97 cents on revenue of $4.25 billion, compared with a profit of 99 cents a share on revenue of $3.53 billion in the year-ago period. Duke Energy is trading around $67.33 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 2.02 percent.

CIGNA Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company. The company has a market capitalization of $11.43 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1.42 on revenue of $7.26 billion, compared with a profit of $1.53 a share on revenue of $5.49 billion in the year-ago period. Cigna is trading around $39.66 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 5.57 percent.

Spectra Energy Corp. (NYSE: SE) owns and operates a portfolio of complementary natural gas-related energy assets and is a natural gas infrastructure company. The company has a market capitalization of $19.73 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 36 cents on revenue of $1.27 billion, compared with a profit of 42 cents a share on revenue of $1.19 billion in the year-ago period. Spectra Energy is trading around $30.22 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 1.72 percent.

Thursday AMC:

Kraft Foods Inc (NASDAQ: KFT) is a food company. The company has a market capitalization of $69.82 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 66 cents on revenue of $14.04 billion, compared with a profit of 62 cents a share on revenue of $13.88 billion in the year-ago period. Kraft Foods is trading around $39.38 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 5.41 percent.

Linkedin Corporation (NYSE: LNKD) is a professional network on the Internet. The company has a market capitalization of $10.41 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 16 cents on revenue of $216.08 million, compared with a profit of 10 cents a share on revenue of $121.04 million in the year-ago period. Linkedin is trading around $100.82 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 60.01 percent.

American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) is an international insurance company. The company has a market capitalization of $55.06 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 58 cents on revenue of $8.84 billion, compared with a profit of 69 cents a share on revenue of $9.03 billion in the year-ago period. AIG is trading around $30.69 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 32.28 percent.

Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is a worldwide publisher of online, personal computer, console, handheld, and mobile interactive entertainment products. The company has a market capitalization of $13.13 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 12 cents on revenue of $831.79 million, compared with a profit of 10 cents a share on revenue of $699 million in the year-ago period. Activision Blizzard is trading around $11.81 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 4.14 percent.

SandRidge Energy Inc. (NYSE: SD) is an independent oil and natural gas company. The company has a market capitalization of $3.25 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of one cent on revenue of $481.83 million, compared with a break-even quarter with revenue of $364.77 million in the year-ago period. SandRidge Energy is trading around $6.64 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 18.63 percent.

CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) is a mass media company. The company has a market capitalization of $21.15 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 59 cents on revenue of $3.52 billion, compared with a profit of 58 cents a share on revenue of $3.59 billion in the year-ago period. CBS is trading around $32.63 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 20.23 percent.

American Capital Agency Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) is a real estate investment trust. The company has a market capitalization of $10.49 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of $1 on revenue of $420.06 million, compared with a profit of $1.36 a share on revenue of $200.91 million in the year-ago period. American Capital Agency is trading around $34.98 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 24.57 percent.

Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp (USA) (NYSE: KOG) is an independent energy company. The company has a market capitalization of $2.18 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 10 cents on revenue of $99.88 million, compared with a profit of 4 cents a share on revenue of $22.11 million in the year-ago period. Kodiak Oil & Gas is trading around $8.28 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 12.84 percent.

Friday BMO:

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is focused on providing consumer packaged goods. The company has a market capitalization of $176.9 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 fourth-quarter EPS of 77 cents on revenue of $20.26 billion, compared with a profit of 84 cents a share on revenue of $20.86 billion in the year-ago period. Procter & Gamble is trading around $64.56 a share. So far this year, the stock has lost 3.22 percent.

Viacom, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIAB) is an entertainment content company. The company has a market capitalization of $24.3 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 third-quarter EPS of $1 on revenue of $3.5 billion, compared with a profit of 99 cents a share on revenue of $3.77 billion in the year-ago period. Viacom is trading around $46.04 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 1.39 percent.

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) is an insurance holding company. The company has a market capitalization of $11.93 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 29 cents on revenue of $4.14 billion, compared with a profit of 29 cents a share on revenue of $3.87 billion in the year-ago period. Progressive is trading around $19.59 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 0.41 percent.

Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) is an independent energy company engaged in natural gas and oil exploration, development and production. The company has a market capitalization of $11.46 billion. It is expected to report FY 2012 second-quarter EPS of 26 cents on revenue of $633.07 million, compared with a profit of 48 cents a share on revenue of $765.17 million in the year-ago period. Southwestern Energy is trading around $32.83 a share. So far this year, the stock has gained 2.79 percent.