Earnings Preview | Nike (NKE.US) Urgently Needs Signs of Performance Recovery to Support Stock Price; Wall Street Remains Cautiously Optimistic

Key issues of interest to investors include Nike’s latest analysis of current demand trends (especially in the Chinese market) and the outlook for profit margins under new adverse factors. In addition, management’s comments on product innovation, inventory management, and partnerships will also influence market sentiment. The World Cup to be held in the US this summer may also serve as a catalyst driving market movements.