Stocks To Watch - Nov. 21

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Women's apparel and personal care products retailer L Brands Inc. (LTD) raised its full year earnings outlook to a range of $3.07 - $3.22 per share from its prior outlook of $3.06 - $3.21 per share.

Analysts currently expect the company to earn $1.83 per share for the fourth quarter and $3.19 per share for the full year 2013.

The company forecast fourth quarter earnings in the range of $1.67 - $1.82 per share. The fourth quarter projection includes incremental interest expense of about $0.02 per share related to the $500 million notes issued in October, which was not included in the company's previous forecast.

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SGOCO Group Ltd. (SGOC) reported third-quarter net income was $2.2 million or $0.12 per share compared to a loss of $1.1 million or $0.06 per share last year.

Total revenues grew 65% to $43 million from $26 million generated a year ago, mainly due to the rebound in sales volume of flat panel monitors as compared with the same quarter last year.

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Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) expects first-quarter same-store sales to increase about 1.5% - 2.5% percent at Jack in the Box company restaurants, and around 1.5% - 2.5% at Qdoba company restaurants.

For the fiscal year 2014, the company sees operating earnings from continuing operations between $2.15 and $2.30 per share. Analysts currently expect the company to earn $1.76 per share for 2014.