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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Piedmont (NYSE:PNY - News) reports earnings on Monday before the bell, with traders looking for -$0.05 EPS. PNY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
When Immucor (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News) reports earnings on Wednesday after the close, traders will be watching for $0.24 EPS. BLUD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
KB Home (NYSE:KBH - News) dropped about 3.5% on Friday, following an extremely weak new home sales report out of the U.S. KBH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Pulte Homes (NYSE:PHM - News) also fell on the news, down over 2% for the day. PHM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Cal-Maine Foods (NasdaqGM:CALM - News) rallied 9% on Friday after announcing a massive increase in Q2 net income from the same period last year. CALM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
CDC Corporation (NasdaqGM:CHINA - News) rallied 23% on Friday after announcing that the company's directors and executives have purchased nearly 500k shares of the company over the last week. CHINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
Checkpoint Software (NYSE:CKP - News) rallied 15% after announcing a new CEO. CKP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: BLUD, CALM, CHINA, CKP, Hot Stocks, KBH, PHM, PNY

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
5+ Consecutive Down Days: These are stocks that have closed down for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that close down for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Exelon Corporation (NYSE:EXC - News). EXC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
San Juan Basin (NYSE:SJT - News). SJT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Possis Medical (NasdaqGS:POSS - News). POSS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Blockbuster (NYSE:BBI - News). BBI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE:GT - News) & Yahoo (NasdaqGS:YHOO - News). GT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3, and YHOO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Fuel Tech (NasdaqGM:FTEK - News). FTEK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: BBI, EXC, FTEK, GT, Hot Stocks, POSS, SJT, YHOO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Christopher & Banks (NYSE:CBK - News) reports earnings after the bell on Thursday, with traders looking for $0.28 EPS. CBK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Verifone (NYSE:PAY - News) is expecting to report $0.38 EPS on Thursday afternoon after the bell. PAY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
Target (NYSE:TGT - News) fell over 2% today after announcing that December sales may decline following a weak post-Thanksgiving period. TGT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Macy's (NYSE:M - News) fell nearly 6% on the retail sales warning from Target. M does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to its short trading history.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) dropped nearly 6%, in line with an industry-wide decline. BIG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Evergreen Solar (NasdaqGM:ESLR - News) rallied over 9% today after China announced plans to pursue and develop alternative energy sources. ESLR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN - News) rallied over 2% today after announcing that the company has managed its best holiday season to date this year. AMZN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: AMZN, BIG, CBK, ESLR, Hot Stocks, M, PAY, TGT

Irrigation equipment maker Lindsay (LNN) is a name to watch, Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Stop Trading!" segment Thursday.The company's rise today is an illustration of a broader bull run in agriculture. "We are now so knee-deep in ag that even the sprinkler systems are making a lot of money," he said. "There is clear sailing for this area right into the end of the year. Agrium (AGU) just did a big secondary; it's now above the secondary price. ... This is the area."Investors should also remember names like Potash (POT), "This is a longer cycle than you think because there are such short harvests. ... Grain demand is great."On the other hand, investors need to be more cautiously optimistic with more discretionary businesses, including Winnebago (WGO).
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Labels: AGU, CNBC's Stop Trading, Jim Cramer, LNN, POT, WGO

Research In Motion (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News) reported Q3 net income more than doubled, and raised its Q4 guidance above estimates.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News) reported a 50% rise in Q1 profit, and provided guidance for Q2 and FY08.
Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO - News) announced that Chief Development Officer, Charles Giancarlo, is leaving the company to join Silver Lake Partners. Giancarlo was seen by many as a possible successor to John Chambers, the company's CEO.
Newmont Mining (NYSE:NEM - News) sold its royalty assets and certain other non-core investments to Franco-Nevada Corporation in a transaction valued at $1.3.
Sun Bancorp (NYSE:SNBC - News) announced a $1.1 billion share buyback.
Tibco Software (NasdaqGS:TIBX - News) Q4 profit declined, but on a non-GAAP basis, earnings rose from the year-ago.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY - News) announced a Q4 charge, but increased its dividend for the 43rd consecutive year.

Labels: CSCO, Hot Stocks, JBL, KEY, NEM, RIMM, SNBC, TIBX

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
5+ Consecutive Down Days: These are stocks that have closed down for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that close down for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC - News) & Covance (NYSE:CVD - News). NOC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, and CVD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News). HAL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
2-Period RSI Below 2: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading below 2 and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving with a 2-period RSI reading below 2 have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News). DCI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Brightpoint (NasdaqGS:CELL - News). CELL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Chemtura (NYSE:CEM - News). CEM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News). GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: CELL, CEM, CVD, DCI, GCO, HAL, Hot Stocks, NOC

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Nike (NYSE:NKE - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.71 EPS over an expected $0.66 EPS. NKE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Paychex (NasdaqGS:PAYX - News) also beat earnings on Wednesday, with $0.40 EPS over $0.39 EPS. PAYX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Bear Stearns (NYSE:BSC - News) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday morning before the bell, with traders looking for -$1.79 EPS. BCS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Carnival (NYSE:CCL - News) announces quarterly results on Thursday before the bell, look for $0.43 EPS. CCL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX - News) is looking to report $1.50 EPS on Thursday morning. FDX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Anaylsts will be watching for Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD - News) to report -$0.07 EPS on Thursday morning before the market opens. RAD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR - News) expects to announce -$0.24 EPS tomorrow morning. PIR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: BSC, CCL, FDX, Hot Stocks, NKE, PAYX, PIR, RAD

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Palm (NasdaqGS:PALM - News) beat earnings expectations on Tuesday afternoon, with -$0.07 EPS versus expectations of -$0.08 EPS. PALM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Take-Two Interactive (NasdaqGS:TTWO - News) also beat earnings, reporting -$0.10 EPS versus -$0.23 EPS. TTWO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Actuant (NYSE:ATU - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the bell, with traders looking for $0.48 EPS. ATU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
CarMax (NYSE:KMX - News) announces quarterly results on Wednesday morning; look for $0.17 EPS. KMX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When General Mills (NYSE:GIS - News) reports results on Wednesday before the market opens, traders will be watching for $1.13 EPS. GIS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Joy Global (NasdaqGS:JOYG - News) is set to announce $0.75 EPS on Wednesday morning before the bell. JOYG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
When Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News) announces quarterly results tomorrow morning, watch for -$0.39 EPS. MS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: ATU, GIS, Hot Stocks, JOYG, KMX, MS, PALM, TTWO

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Phase Forward (NasdaqGM:PFWD - News). PFWD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
5+ Consecutive Down Days: These are stocks that have closed down for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that close down for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
MGM Mirage (NYSE:MGM - News). MGM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Bunge (NYSE:BG - News). BG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX - News). DSX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Leap Wireless (NasdaqGS:LEAP - News). LEAP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Tidewater (NYSE:TDW - News). TDW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
U.S. Global Investors (NasdaqCM:GROW - News). GROW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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Labels: BG, DSX, GROW, Hot Stocks, LEAP, MGM, PFWD, TDW

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Adobe Systems (NasdaqGS:ADBE - News) reports earnings on Monday before the bell, with traders looking for $0.48 EPS. ADBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Spartech (NYSE:SEH - News) announces quarterly results on Monday morning, analysts will be watching for $0.01 EPS. SEH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Black & Decker (NYSE:BDK - News) fell over 6% on Friday, after lowering its profit forecast for Q4 and the full year. BDK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
CDC Corporation (NasdaqGM:CHINA - News) plummeted 17% after missing analyst earnings estimates on Friday morning. CHINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Evergreen Solar (NasdaqGM:ESLR - News) ralled 12% after announcing plans to purchase enough refined silicon to produce 1,000 megawatts of modules by 2012. ESLR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
JA Solar Holdings (NasdaqGM:JASO - News) also rallied 12% after projecting the company will beat analyst estimates for Q4. JASO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Quiksilver (NYSE:ZQK - News) fell 10% on Friday after missing earnings estimates on Friday morning.

Labels: ADBE, BDK, CHINA, ESLR, Hot Stocks, JASO, SEH, ZQK

Shares of online retailer Amazon.com Inc. and auctioneer eBay Inc. declined Friday after a Bear Stearns analyst said new data indicates holiday Internet sales are being hurt by a consumer pullback.
Amazon shares declined $2.08, or 2.3 percent, to $90.32, while eBay shed $1.34, or 3.9 percent, to $32.75 in afternoon trading.
In a note to clients, Bear Stearns analyst Robert S. Peck said a conversation with the head of online data analysis company comScore Inc. indicated concerns about oil, housing and the stock market are impacting consumer spending this holiday season.
"Many consumers are actively pursuing bargains and may be waiting for further promotions," he wrote.
Peck said comScore data indicates dollars spent per buyer have fallen 12 percent year over year, and consumers in lower income brackets have reined in spending more than others.
The analyst said, however, that spending growth has sped up almost 20 percent in recent weeks, and he thinks it will continue in the next few weeks.

Labels: Amazon.com Inc., AMZN, Ebay, eBay Inc.

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Nuance Communications (NasdaqGS:NUAN - News). NUAN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Netflix (NasdaqGS:NFLX - News). NFLX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Arthrocare (NasdaqGS:ARTC - News). ARTC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Pulte Homes (NYSE:PHM - News). PHM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Genentech (NYSE:DNA - News). DNA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Dean Foods (NYSE:DF - News). DF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Dendreon (NasdaqGM:DNDN - News). DNDN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
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Labels: ARTC, DF, DNA, DNDN, Hot Stocks, NFLX, NUAN, PHM

Capital One Financial (COF), American International Group (AIG), CIT (CIT) Cramer said AIG and COF are not transparent enough to own, because no one is sure about their assets and liabilities. While a bigger interest rate cut might have saved these companies, Cramer said after the Fed's small cut, the two companies look "too darn bad" to hold. While he did like both of these companies at one time, unlike CIT which makes all pertinent information known to investors, COF and AIG have closed books. In addition, COF recently commented on rising delinquency with credit cards, wasted its capital buying back stock at a high price and has "virtually no yield support." While AIG insists it is not being affected by bad loans, it is not providing evidence to support this claim, and Cramer says its yield is insufficient.
CEO Interview: James Hackett Anadarko Petroleum (APC)
"I believe 2008 is going to be the year for natural gas," Cramer said. "It's leaner, meaner and cleaner than coal." APC is a Cramer's natural gas growth pick, since it has raised its production guidance and is actively drilling. Cramer asked James Hackett why the presidential candidates weren't discussing natural gas, and Hackett replied the fuel is unjustly overlooked. Hackett added the company is drilling ambitiously and has made acquisitions to facilitate working overseas. While it is a challenge to drill in the Gulf of Mexico because of federal regulations, Hackett said people who manage to drill in the region should be encouraged. Cramer called Hackett a "hero" who is "making you money."
Mercadolibre (MELI)
Cramer says MELI which processes e-commerce transactions and is based in Latin America has a similar story to Google and Baidu and will continue to run. While he would usually suggest waiting for a pullback, Cramer wouldn't wait too long to buy MELI
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Labels: AIG, APC, CIT, COF, Jim Cramer, Mad Money, MELI

Stay away from the financials, Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Stop Trading""segment Thursday.
"I think it's just too dangerous to recommend a lot of financial stocks. ... Some of these don't have a bottom," Cramer said. When he was working for his hedge fund in the 1990s, another grim time for banks, "a lot of money was made shorting financials."
Regarding the Fed's creation of a term auction facility yesterday, Cramer said, "I can't stop looking at the stocks. The stocks are not lying." Cramer believes that if the Fed's plan were working, financial stocks would be rising.
People who believe the Fed plan may be sufficient aren't seeing the broader picture, Cramer believes. "The guys who are focused on Libor and three-month rates ... they're just falling for the same logic that the Fed is. ... I love them for their specificity," but Cramer believes that the Fed hasn't done enough.
Cramer also responded to worries that Citigroup (C) will have to cut the dividend, saying "the stock is reflecting a dividend cut," but the bank is not out of the woods just yet. "A year ago, we could've fixed Citigroup without cutting the dividend, but they just kept buying and buying and buying."
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Labels: C, Citigroup Inc., CNBC's Stop Trading, Jim Cramer

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Leap Wireless (NasdaqGS:LEAP - News) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, announcing -$0.09 EPS versus -$0.15 EPS. LEAP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Novell (NasdaqGS:NOVL - News) also beat earnings, reporting $0.06 EPS over $0.04 EPS. NOVL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Quiksilver (NYSE:ZQK - News) missed earnings on Thursday, with $0.51 EPS versus $0.52 EPS. ZQK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
CDC Corporation (NasdaqGM:CHINA - News) reports earnings on Friday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.08 EPS. CHINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Amtech Systems (NasdaqGM:ASYS - News) dropped more than 25% on Thursday after announcing Q1 projections which did not meet analyst expectations. ASYS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News) fell more than 5% on Thursday after announcing that foreclosures doubled in November and late payments continue to rise. CFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW - News) jumped 7% today after announcing plans to allow Kuwait to buy half of Dow's plastics division for $9.5 billion. DOW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: ASYS, CFC, CHINA, DOW, Hot Stocks, LEAP, NOVL, ZQK

Amback (ABK), Wachovia (WB), Countrywide Financial (CFC), MGIC (MTG), Washington Mutual (WM), Fannie Mae (FNM), Freddie Mac (FRE), Pepsico (PEP), Colgate (CL), Procter and Gamble (PG), Diageo (DEO)
Cramer said the Fed's liquidity strategy is going to make banks suffer more and noted the bad performance of ABK, WB, CFC, MTG, WM, FNM and FRE. He said favorite defensive stocks PEP, CL, PG and DEO were thriving. Cramer called on the Fed to vacate its Ivory Tower and find out what is really going on in the market.
Apple (AAPL), Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Google (GOOG), Research in Motion (RIMM), Intel (INTC), Nvidia (NVDA), Texas Instruments (TXN), Sigma Designs (SIGM), AT &T (T)
Cramer commented if the Fed had cut half a point, there would be more stocks to recommend, but with a quarter point interest rate reduction, it looks like slim pickings, except for tech. His perennial favorites in the sector: AAPL, HPQ, GOOG, RIMM, INTC, NVDA, TXN are in great shape, Cramer said.
In addition, Cramer singled out Sigma Designs as a play on the decline of cable companies and as comparable services are provided by telephone companies. AT &T announced it is spending $5 billion on its U-verse TV service, and Sigma, which designs the chips for service, will benefit. Analysts raised their price targets after Sigma reported a fantastic quarter, and the company has a high quality problem of not making enough chips to meet demand. Cramer suggests letting SIGM come down a bit before buying.
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Labels: AAPL, ABK, CFC, CL, DEO, FNM, FRE, GOOG, HPQ, INTC, Jim Cramer, Mad Money, MTG, NVDA, PEP, PG, RIMM, TXN, WB, WM

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Nuance Communications (NasdaqGS:NUAN - News). NUAN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Reynolds American (NYSE:RAI - News). RAI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
XM Satellite Radio (NasdaqGS:XMSR - News). XMSR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Beazer Home (NYSE:BZH - News). BZH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
5+ Consecutive Up Days: These are stocks that have closed up for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that close up for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Parallel Petroleum (NasdaqGM:PLLL - News). PLLL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
5+ Consecutive Higher Highs: These are stocks that have made a higher high for five or more consecutive days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that make higher highs for five or more days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Hillenbrand Industries (NYSE:HB - News). HB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Stocks Up 10% or More: These are stocks that have gained 10% or more over the past five days and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that have gained 10% or more over the past five days have shown negative returns, on average, 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Agilisys (NasdaqGS:AGYS - News). AGYS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: AGYS, BZH, HB, Hot Stocks, NUAN, PLLL, RAI, XMSR

The Fed's creation of a temporary term auction facility to help ease the pain felt in the credit markets was "just another stupid thing that they did," Jim Cramer said on CNBC's "Stop Trading!" segment Wednesday.
"The proof is in the pudding," Cramer said. "What's the group that acts the worst today? The group that this is was meant for!" He noted that although Apple (AAPL), Chevron (CVX), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Google (GOOG) responded well to the market, the financial sector was performing poorly on the news.
"They should have changed the statements to 50 basis points - merry Christmas, do your best," Cramer said. Instead, "Their amount of action ... a day's worth of Washington Mutual's (WM) problems."
Cramer suggested that the Federal Reserve members resign. "You are running some kind of offense that no one understands. ... These guys are really jokers." He cited the Fed's lack of experience in the markets as the source of their ineptitude. "They never sat on the desk," he said. "Go sit on a desk at Merrill Lynch (MER)."
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Labels: AAPL, CVX, GOOG, Jim Cramer, Mad Money, Stop Trading, WM, XOM

All three major indices posted modest gains after a volatile session, as investors absorbed news of more mortgage-related losses and a Fed liquidity plan. The Dow added 41 points to end the day at 13,479. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq and S&P each closed up for the session to finish at 2,671 and 1,487, respectfully. Light, sweet crude prices surged higher to settle at $94.39 a barrel. Treasury prices tumbled, while gold prices gained to end at $818.80 an ounce. The dollar fell against the euro, but gained against the yen.
The Federal Reserve announced today that it will mount a joint effort with other central banks to inject billions of dollars of liquidity into the financial system in order to combat the credit crunch. The plan calls for the central bank to conduct four special auctions that will allow banks to bid for the opportunity to borrow directly from the Fed. The first two auctions will take place next week and will be for up to $20 billion each. The amounts of the remaining two auctions will be decided in January 2008.
In other economic news, a report from the Commerce Department showed that the U.S trade deficit widened in October. A reading of the report showed that imports exceeded exports by $57.8 billion, up from a gap of $57.2 b