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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Alberto-Culver (NYSE:ACV - News) reports earnings on Monday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.26 EPS. ACV's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Black & Decker (NYSE:BDK - News) announces quarterly results on Monday morning; watch for $1.03 EPS. BDK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News) is poised to report $0.69 EPS on Monday morning before the bell. HAL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When McDonald's (NYSE:MCD - News) announces results on Monday morning, traders will be watching for $0.71 EPS. MCD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Tyson Foods (NYSE:TSN - News) expects to report $0.04 EPS on Monday morning. TSN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for Verizon (NYSE:VZ - News) to report for $0.62 EPS on Monday morning. VZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
On Monday afternoon, watch for SanDisk (NasdaqGS:SNDK - News) to report $0.64 EPS. SNDK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.

Labels: ACV, BDK, HAL, Hot Stocks, MCD, SNDK, TSN, VZ

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Alberto-Culver (NYSE:ACV - News) reports earnings on Monday morning before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.35 EPS. ACV's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When Kellogg (NYSE:K - News) announces quarterly results on Monday morning, watch for $0.73 EPS. K's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts are expecting RadioShack (NYSE:RSH - News) to report $0.26 EPS on Monday morning before the market opens. RSH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Schnitzer Steel (NasdaqGS:SCHN - News) reports earnings on Monday morning; watch for $1.35 EPS. SCHN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Verizon (NYSE:VZ - News) is looking to announce $0.62 EPS on Monday morning. VZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
United Health (NYSE:UHS - News) and Actuate (NasdaqGM:ACTU - News) both report earnings after the bell on Monday, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the close. UHS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5, and ACTU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: ACTU, ACV, Hot Stocks, K, RSH, SCHN, UHS, VZ

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. These lists come directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and are 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Alberto-Culver (NYSE:ACV) & Eaton (NYSE:ETN). ACV's PowerRating is 7, and ETN's PowerRating 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.
CVS Corporation (NYSE:CVS) & Diamonds Trust (NYSE:DIA). CVS's PowerRating is 6, and DIA's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Sony (NYSE:SNE). SNE's PowerRating is 7.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: 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.
Dr. Reddy's Labs (NYSE:RDY). RDY's PowerRating 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.
Komag (NasdaqGS:KOMG). KOMG's PowerRating is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ACV, CVS, DIA, ETN, Hot Stocks, KOMG, RDY, SNE

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. These lists come directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and are 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Cephalon (NasdaqGS:CEPH) & Nokia (NYSE:NOK). CEPH's PowerRating is 7, and NOK's PowerRating 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.
Alberto-Culver (NYSE:ACV) & American International Group (NYSE:AIG). ACV's PowerRating is 6, and AIG's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Metlife (NYSE:MET). MET's PowerRating is 6.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: 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.
TNS Incorporated (NYSE:TNS). TNS's PowerRating 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.
Robert Half International (NYSE:RHI). RHI's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ACV, AIG, CEPH, Hot Stocks, MET, NOK, RHI, TNS

Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
Archstone-Smith Trust (NYSE:ASN - News). ASN's PowerRating is 6.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Anworth Mortgage (NYSE:ANH - News). ANH's PowerRating is 7.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Advanced Magnetics (NASDAQ:AMAG - News). AMAG's PowerRating is 8.
Long Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong uptrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its high below the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term upside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, we must have a 10-period ADX reading of 30 or higher and a +DI reading above the -DI reading. Or we must have a 14-period +DI of 30 or higher (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its high of the day below the 4-period moving average.
Allegheny Technologies (NYSE:ATI - News). ATI's PowerRating is 7.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Bisys Group (NYSE:BSG - News). BSG's PowerRating is 3.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Integral Systems (NASDAQ:ISYS - News). ISYS's PowerRating is 2.
Trading Where the Action Is: This list contains the most volatile stocks over the past 50 trading days. These stocks are only for the most aggressive traders who are willing to assume a high degree of risk in order to capture larger gains.
Alberto-Culver (NYSE:ACV - News). ACV's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACV, AMAG, ANH, ASN, ATI, BSG, Hot Stocks, ISYS

Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
MacroVision (NASDAQ:MVSN - News). MVSN's PowerRating is 5.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Ford (NYSE:F - News). F's PowerRating is 8.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Syntel (NASDAQ:SYNT - News). SYNT's PowerRating is 7.
Trading Where the Action Is: This list contains the most volatile stocks over the past 50 trading days. These stocks are only for the most aggressive traders who are willing to assume a high degree of risk in order to capture larger gains.
Alberto-Culver (NYSE:ACV - News). ACV's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Plantronics (NYSE:PLT - News). PLT's PowerRating is 2.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
HCC Insurance (NYSE:HCC - News). HCC's PowerRating is 4.
Short Windows Candidates: These are stocks which are in a strong downtrend, as determined by a proprietary trend filter and whose current bar has its low above the 4-day moving average. Historically, these stock on average have had a larger than normal short-term downside reversals. In order to qualify as a "Trading Window" candidate, the 10-period ADX must be 30 or higher and the -DI must be greater than the +DI. Or we must have a 14-period -DI reading of above 30 (with no ADX reading required). "Single Windows" are the most common type of Windows. They are simply a single bar which has its low of the day above the 4-period moving average.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC - News). NSC's PowerRating is 3.

Labels: ACV, F, HCC, Hot Stocks, MVSN, NSC, PLT, SYNT