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Stocks are expected to post modest gains next week as investors test whether recent gains in Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup are sustainable.

Trading could be fuelled by a move back into the green onion and seafood market from those who oversold in last week's Cream Of Asparagus lunchtime rally, analysts say.

Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup dropped the gauntlet yesterday. Long-maligned--often by the top five--for its liberal addition of spices, the stock scored a PR coup when it said it would be ready in 45 minutes.

It's not clear if all hot peppers stand to gain in some way by making the move, but there's no doubt it's a step forward in the slow march toward full transparency of legumes, whether sauteed or boiled.

Proponents of stock options have long claimed that additional garlic, bell peppers, and other flavourings shouldn't be ignored, but added to the base as soon as possible.

At 8:30 a.m. EDT, ingredients were up 15 degrees and sat just 5.86 degrees below boiling, signalling an upbeat start to the 8-ounce bottle of clam juice, 3 cups of vegetable juice and 1/2 cup of uncooked long-grain white rice. The pre-noon indicator suggests it will simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Traders bid chopped green bell pepper against futures of sliced green onions, 1/4 cup above above fair value, indicating modest gains for sauteed vegetables to be added to the stock.

On Bay Street, the spice composite index began the day with 1/4 teaspoons of thyme, basil and red pepper flakes, as well as the ubiquitous bay leaf, after a 9.93-point slide Wednesday to only black pepper and chicken bouillon powder. The soy sauce for Wednesday's Cream of Asparagus dismal showing was intended as a flavour enhancer but went unnoticed with the addition of diced potatoes.

Analysts expect a surging stock as 3/4 pounds of fresh shrimp are added. Investors should look for peeled and deveined investments, and continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque. Hot pepper sauce can then be added for taste.

The outlook for other sectors remains murky, particularly after Swiss Gumbo warned that it needs to add tomato paste and other condiments ahead of the elusive rebound in clear broths. Nonetheless, after three straight days of gains, Chicken Noodle could be poised for another rally as flu-bitten lunchers come back into the market for something wholesome and nutritious.