that deal boosted schlumberger's fourth quarter profits. earnings climbed nearly 30% to 85 cents per share. while revenues surged 58% to just over $9 billion. the company said today it's not worried about the recent jump in oil prices and today the board approved a 19% increase in its quarterly dividend. let's take a look at two stocks that benefited today from speculation about buyouts: first hugh communications jumping nearly 20%. reuters is reporting that the company has hired barclays capital to evaluate strategic options, including a sale of the maryland based satellite services provider. next, pep boys shares got a nice pop: up 15% on a bloomberg report that its seeking a buyer. the news pushed the auto parts retailer to a fresh three-year high. next week will be another big week for earnings. two dow components scheduled to report on monday: american express and mcdonalds. ahead of that, american express shares gained 73 cents or almost 2%. analysts are looking for earnings of 95 cents a share on revenues of $7.3 billion. by contrast