Corporate earnings continue to move stocks more than any other factor, barring unexpected shock events. And while a lot of stocks rise significantly after a company's quarterly results are made public, many stocks dive, opening up buying opportunities for investors who are on the hunt for bargains, particularly among blue-chip names. Often times, the immediate reaction to earnings is an overreaction and that can be when great buy-the-dip opportunities emerge. Sometimes, stocks fall despite a company beating ...