After a slow start this morning, starts have started to wake up.
There are going to be some important earnings reports coming after today’s closing bell like Conceptus (CPTS), Illumina (ILMN) and Gilead Sciences (GILD).
You've probably heard me say, "Our best offense is a strong defense of fundamentally superior stocks." In light of all the recent market gyrations, this statement rings even more true as the current third-quarter earnings season heats up. Today, I'll review three prime defensive plays that have just reported earnings, and my current advice for each stock: