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The earnings beat was nice, but the real story in JP Morgan's second quarter results was the impressive revenue growth.

Operating profit in the U.S. did decline 28 percent, but profits were up 25 percent in China leading to a strong earnings beat.

We are forecasting earnings growth of 21 percent and a solid earnings beat this quarter.

Weak domestic results could lead to only inline earnings results from YUM Brands in the second quarter.

Strong global demand for aluminum is likely to push Alcoa’s quarterly results above expectations this quarter and the company looks to be positioned for a strong second half of the year.

Apple, IBM, Yahoo and Chipotle are just some of the key earnings reports coming out this week.

Strength within their Frito-Lay division along with currency benefits should lift Pepsi’s fourth quarter results.

Coca Cola is expected to report another solid quarter driven by improving consumer sentiment.

Cisco Systems is expected to report their third consecutive quarter of sequential revenue growth driven by a recovery in corporate IT spending.

Pfizer has consistently underperformed the broader market indexes over the last several years, but finally looks poised to change that trend.