Top 5 Stocks That Warrant Attention Today (WDFC, LPHI, HELE, VOXX, AA)

There are several stocks that continue to show strength despite weak economic news related to employment and consumer credit. Of these, some of the top few companies whose shares are expected to see heavy trading today are:

WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC), which produces and sells lubricants, hand cleaners and household cleaners across the world, is expected to post its earnings for the previous quarter at $0.51 per share. WDFC’s quarterly earnings growth is 63.80% y/y and the Stock PowerRating for the company is 6 (reflecting "hold" rating).

Life Partners Holdings (NASDAQ: LPHI) had forecasted earnings of $0.57 per share for the latest quarter. LPHI, which operates as a financial services company and provides purchasing services for life settlements in the US, had paid dividends of $0.25 per share in December. The Stock PowerRating for LPHI is 7 (indicating "weak buy" rating).

Helen of Troy (NASDAQ: HELE) is expected to post its earnings per share at $0.72 prior to trading. Investors expect HELE’s trailing-twelve-months earnings per share ratio to enter positive territory from the existing -1.42. The Stock PowerRating for HELE is 5 (reflecting "hold" rating). HELE’s share price has gained 15.90% over the past three months, as compared to a 20.29% rise in the Appliances industry.

Audiovox Corp (NASDAQ: VOXX) operates as a distributor and value added service provider in the accessory, mobile and consumer electronics industries. VOXX has forecasted earnings per share of $0.26 for the latest quarter.

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) is expected to report its earnings for Q4 at $0.5 per share, according to a consensus survey by FactSet Research. AA produces and recycles primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina across the world.