Alcoa among companies reporting after the bell

Aluminum giant Alcoa is a good barometer for the industrial economy and global growth. The company will report today after the bell and I will highlight any comments about the health of the world economy.

Overall, it’s a quieter day of reporting than yesterday, which featured Netflix and a 10% gain in those shares.

Other companies reporting today:

• Steel Dynamics
• Kinder Morgan
• Discover Financial

Before the open on Thursday:

• GE Aerospace
• American Airlines
• Union Pacific Rail
• Freeport McMoran

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.