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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.
UltraShort Financials ProShare (NYSE:SKF - News). SKF'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.
Seabridge Gold (NYSE:SA - News). SA'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.
Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU - News). ALU's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Rediff.com (NasdaqGM:REDF - News) & Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU - News). REDF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2, and CCU'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.
Amgen (NasdaqGS:AMGN - News). AMGN'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.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News). CFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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Labels: ALU, AMGN, CCU, CFC, Hot Stocks, REDF, SA, SKF

Fed Cut: Najarian's big question is will the Fed cut 25 or 50 basis points. Finerman is surprised that the market is rallying on the Fed rate cut anticipation. Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) led the stock market higher on Monday. Adami likes Public Service (PEG) into earnings.
Crude oil rose to a record $93.80. Reuters saying that gas prices will now play catch up with crude. Najarian continues to like the oil service sector, with Adami suggesting Tesoro (TSO) as a buying opportunity.
Warren Buffett: Doesn't think China is a bubble; he just thinks the market has run up. Buffett sold his entire stake in PetroChina (PTR) because he made a handsome profit, not because he thinks it won't go higher. The real concern with China is what will happen after the Olympics.
Chartology: Carter Worth joined the show to review the charts of Liz Claiborne (LIZ) and Eastman Kodak (EK). Worth points out that stocks worldwide are rallying but nobody is buying Liz Claiborne. On the other hand, the Eastman Kodak chart displays bullish trends going into earnings.
Earnings Preview: Procter and Gamble (PG) is set to report earnings on Tuesday and Clorox (CLX) will report Wednesday. Najarian reminds investors about Colgate (COL), which he think has more upside then Procter. Exxon Mobil (XOM) is set to report earnings on Thursday before the open.
Stem Cell: Genentech (DNA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Amgen (AMGN) all reside in Silicon Valley. Scientists are now excited about the potential of stem cell research and California is positioned the best to benefit from the controversial process. Najarian would keep an eye on Myriad Genetics (MYGN) and Cepheid (CPHD) for genetic plays.
Word on the Street
Merrill Lynch (MER) shares rose 2% on hopes that CEO Stan O'Neal is on his way out. Chip stocks rallied after a bullish industry report shows global sales rose 5.9%. Macke still loves Intel (INTC) and is long the stock. Adami mentioned that Goldman Sachs put a $35 price target on Dell (DELL). Kellogg (K) reported strong third quarter profits. Macke is long Safeway (SWY) for a play on the grocery store sector. Options action in Under Armour (UA) perked Najarian's interest on Monday. The options market is looking for a 10% move on Under Armour in either direction. Macke continues to like Nike (NKE). Oracle's (ORCL) $17 bid for BEA Systems (BEAS) expired on Sunday.
Pops & Drops
Pops - Garmin (GRMN) traded up 6%.
American Axle (AXL) traded up 12% on news the firm will extend product lines.
Lehman Brothers (LEH) traded up 4% on news that the investment bank is setting up a $3 billion fund to buy leveraged loans from struggling banks. Goldman Sachs (GS) is the preferred stock for Finerman.
Sohu.com (SOHU) popped up 7%.
Weyerhaeuser (WY) traded up 8%.
Drops- Tupperware Brands (TUP) dropped 4% off of disappointing profits. Najarian thinks this is an opportunity to buy it.
Office Depot (ODP) fell 14%.
Final Trade
Macke advised investors to trim positions in EMC Corp (EMC).
Adami likes Gilead Sciences (GILD) for the $300 million stock buyback they recently announced.
Finerman would buy Washington Group (WNG) for a takeover play.
Najarian believes Merrill Lynch (MER) is ready to go higher.

Labels: AMGN, CNBC, DNA, EK, Fast Money, Fast Money Recap, GILD, INTC, LIZ, MER, PEG, PTR, TSO, XLU

On Tuesday's show, Cramer began by analyzing another stock that has been put on sale after Friday's drop in the market. Shaw Group (SGR) had the best earnings of the quarter so far. Cramer thinks this is time to back up the truck and load up on the stock. Cramer still likes infrastructure plays like Shaw, and the earnings make it even more attractive.
Cramer then went to the phonelines. The first caller asked about Aecom (ACM), which Cramer recommended a couple of weeks ago. Cramer said it is still one of his favorites. The next caller asked about uranium prices, which Cramer attributed to production problems, and recommended Mosaic (MOS) as a good uranium play.
Next, Cramer discussed another pick he made based on the book "Microtrends," which Cramer has been plugging for about the past week. He found that the number of people working from home is increasing, which he thinks will be profitable for Cisco (CSCO), since its products will be needed to connect people to the office, including offerings from some companies they have bought out over the past few years.
Another caller asked about the tech sector in general, and Cramer said that he is the only person bullish on tech. The next caller asked why Cramer likes Cisco, and Cramer said he thinks it will be up consistently 15% a year.
Am I Diversified?
first caller asked about five stocks: Amgen (AMGN), Under Armour (UA), PetSmart (PETM), Goldman Sachs (GS) and EMC (EMC), the latter two of which Cramer owns for his charitable trust, Action Alerts PLUS. Cramer said, "That is definite, definite diversification." The second caller named these five plays: IBM (IBM), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Pfizer (PFE), Disney (DIS) Citigroup (C), which Cramer also owns for his charitable trust.
Mad Mail: The first email thanked Cramer for the show he did on October 19, where he gave his 5 rules for investing. The writer thinks that those tips will save him money in the future. The next email asked why Cramer didn't talk about Dry Ships (DRY) when he did his dry bulk shippers segment. Cramer said that it has gone up so much that he had to pass on it. The next writer invited Cramer to his daughter's Bat Mitzvah because the profits from his stock picks are paying for it, and the last email asked what to do with some Hershey (HSY) stock they own, and Cramer said to sell it any time the stock goes up.

Labels: ACM, AMGN, CSCO, DRYS, EMC, GS, HSY, Jim Cramer, Mad Money, Mad MOney Recap, MOS, SGR

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.
Euroseas (NasdaqGM:ESEA - News). ESEA'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.
Biogen Idec (NasdaqGS:BIIB - News). BIIB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
Akorn (NasdaqGM:AKRX - News). AKRX'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.
Bear Stearns (NYSE:BSC - News). BSC'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.
Agilysis (NasdaqGS:AGYS - News). AGYS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average with a 2-period RSI reading above 98 have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
CBL & Associates (NYSE:CBL - News). CBL'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.
Amgen (NasdaqGS:AMGN - News). AMGN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AGYS, AKRX, AMGN, BIIB, BSC, CBL, ESEA, Hot Stocks

Equity prices meandered most of the session, bouncing back and forth between positive and negative territory. At the close, the Dow and Nasdaq finished the session with small losses, with the S&P 500 eking out a fractional gain. Gold eased a bit from its record run of late, ending the day -40 cents lower to $720.20.
Oil prices crossed the $80 mark for the first time ever, as energy investors worried about current supply in the market. Energy related issues were among the best performing sectors on the session.
Shares of biotech giant Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN - News) advanced after the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) rejected a proposal to put restrictions on its anemia drugs, Epogen and Aranesp. The ruling alleviated concerns that the company's two drugs would be constrained by regulators. Several investment banks also upped the name on the positive development. Shares surged 3.2%.
Satellite radio purveyors XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR - News) and Sirius Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: SIRI - News) saw shares rise after investors warmed up to the notion that the two company's would get approval from regulators to merge their two radio platforms.
In earnings news, steelmaker Nucor (NYSE: NUE - News) warned that third quarter earnings would miss expectations due to weak demand from the automotive and housing sectors, in addition to rising metal prices. The company now forecasts earnings of $1.10-1.15 per share, down from reported earnings of $1.70 last year. Analysts were looking for EPS of $1.26.
Texas Instruments (NYSE: TXN - News), the world's largest maker of chips used in cell phones saw its shares decline 1.7% despite raising its profit outlook. The company said that revenue would be in the range of $3.56-3.72 billion for the quarter ended June 30th. The sales range represents growth of 4-8% for the quarter. EPS of 49-53 cents per share is now expected, above its previous target of 46-52 cents EPS. The earnings range includes a 2 cent gain related to the sale of a semiconductor product line. The midpoint of its new range matched the consensus estimates of analysts.
Elsewhere, casino operator Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS - News) notched a fresh 52-week high after a JP Morgan analyst raised his price target on the company. Analyst Harry Curtis noted that the current share price does not reflect long-term value creation opportunities in Las Vegas and Macau. Curtis raised his price target to $120 from $105.
By The BullMarket.com Staff

Labels: AMGN, LVS, NUE, SIRI, TXN, XMSR

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Syntax-Brillian (NasdaqGM:BRLC - News) missed earnings on Wednesday, announcing $0.11 EPS versus expectations of $0.12 EPS. BRLC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Pier 1 Imports (NYSE:PIR - News) reports earnings on Thursday before the market opens; look for -$0.44 EPS. PIR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Amgen (NasdaqGS:AMGN - News) rose over 4% on Wednesday after Merrill Lynch and UBS upgraded the drug company on the heels of a favorable FDA decision for an anemia drug. AMGN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX - News) fell 5% on Wednesday, after the company announced plans to issue 10 million additional stock shares to the public. DSX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Humana (NYSE:HUM - News) rose over 5% Wednesday on news that the U.S. Congress may drop plans to cut Medicare payments for certain children's health insurance programs. HUM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Sirius (NasdaqGS:SIRI - News) gained just under 4% on speculation that the proposed XM Satellite (NasdaqGS:XMSR - News) merger could be approved by October. XMSR was up just over 4%. SIRI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and XMSR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMGN, BRLC, DSX, HUM, PIR, SIRI, Stocks to Watch, XMSR

Bullish calls:
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT - News): 'I wish I hadn't talked about it, so I could have bought more... I urge you to buy that. I see an upside surprise.'Level 3 Communications (NasdaqGS: LVLT - News): 'We caught it at $3. It went to $6. It's pulled back. I don't know when the (bandwidth) shortage is going to flash, 'Shortage! Shortage! Shortage!,' but when it does, you can't wait and then buy it! You have to keep it now.'Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (NasdaqGS: MDRX - News): 'Hey, anything that does healthcare cost containment like Medco Health is just fantastic in this market. It's a triple buy!'Cheesecake Factory (NasdaqGS: CAKE - News): ' ... they have to put up more stores. I think it's a decent buy right here. It's come down a lot. Let's pull the trigger on some CAKE... even though the bears would say that no one is ever going to have cheesecake, because they can't afford it anymore...'Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI - News): ' ... the lead just killed them! I think the lead price is coming down... I think JCI is going back up. I like the stock. This is a classic example of what you should be buying right now...'Amylin Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS: AMLN - News): 'I think biotech is precisely right going into the fall. AMLN is good ... new position. I have not liked that stock... 'Amgen (NasdaqGS: AMGN - News): 'Amgen is good...'Ladish (NasdaqGM: LDSH - News): 'I think that LDSH is a great buy, but the one thing I'd caution... How many stocks can say this?... 52-week high... but again, jet engines. That's a keeper.'Woodward Governor (NasdaqGS: WGOV - News)Sun Microsystems (NasdaqGS: SUNW - News): 'Unbelievable quarter ... This is a company I have hated for a decade! I got bullish on it about a quarter ago ... Don't run from SUNW. Run to it! Buy, buy, buy!'Ryerson (NYSE: RYI - News)Reliance Steel (NYSE: RS - News): ' ... as good as RYI is, Reliance Steel is even better!'Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG - News): ' GOOG's done going down. The bears are going to be trapped ... I think GOOG's going back to its high ... No one thinks that except for me... Buy, buy, buy!'Continental Resources (NYSE: CLR - News): 'I think you can stick with CLR.'XTO Energy (NYSE: XTO - News): 'I am sticking with, and buying for my charitable trust, XTO Energy, which is now the cheapest oil and gas company in the world!'
Bearish calls:
Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR - News): 'That was a bad quarter ... It wasn't saved by Brazil. I've got to give you a don't buy.'
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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
Gaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that gap 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 gap 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.
Joy Global (NasdaqGS:JOYG - News). JOYG's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Hoku Scientific (NasdaqGM:HOKU - News). HOKU's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Frontier Oil (NYSE:FTO - News). FTO's PowerRating 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.
Sunoco (NYSE:SUN - News). SUN's PowerRating 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.
Ceridian (NYSE:CEN - News) & Altria (NYSE:MO - News). CEN's PowerRating is 6, and MO's PowerRating is 6.
Bearish
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.
Amgen (NasdaqGS:AMGN - News). AMGN's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMGN, CEN, FTO, HOKU, Hot Stocks, JOYG, MO, SUN

The major stock market averages continued to tack on gains following yesterday's large run-up in equity prices. The Dow Jones set another all-time trading high finishing the day up 45.5 points. The S&P rose 4.8 points, also setting a new trading high for the benchmark average. Stocks continued to advance on positive earnings, as negative retail data did not spoil the bull's mood. Oil hit an 11-month high on reports that a pipeline shutdown in the North Sea will affect oil production. Crude ended the session up $1.43 to $73.93.
The Commerce Department reported today that retail sales dropped -0.9% in June; the decrease was the biggest in nearly two years. The government agency also reported a revision of a 1.5% increase in May. The report cited that one of the worst housing slumps in more than 16 years contributed to shoppers curbing their spending. Not all economic news was bad, as a report showed consumer confidence rose more than expected this month.
In earnings related news, General Electric (NYSE: GE - News) shares notched a 5-year high on news that the industrial and media conglomerate reported earnings of $5.4 billion, or 53 cents a share, a penny ahead of analyst estimates. Revenue rose 12% to $42.3 billion, led by its infrastructure division. The Dow component also upped its share repurchase program to $14 billion, of which $12 billion would be purchased in the second half of the year. Shares finished the session up 1.3%.
Oil services giant Baker Hughes (NYSE: BHI - News) fell -5.8% after it warned that its second-quarter earnings would be below forecasts due to a significant deterioration of activity in Canada. The company now expects to earn $1.07-1.09 a share, including 5 cents related to higher taxes and costs associated with repair and maintenance. Analysts expected the company to earn $1.18 a share.
In company news, Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN - News), the world's largest biotech company, announced that its board has authorized an additional $5 billion stock buyback program. It is the company's second multi-billion dollar share repurchase program in the past two months. Back in May, the company said it would purchase $3 billion in stock; the company as $1.5 billion remaining on that repurchase plan. Shares of struggling homebuilder Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE: HOV - News) got a big boost after rumors surfaced that value investor and billionaire Warren Buffet was buying the shares. The news also lifted other homebuilders on the session. Shares of Hovnanian rose 12.0% on the day.
In merger news, Energizer Holdings (NYSE: ENR - News) agreed to purchase Playtex Products (NYSE: PYX - News) for $1.9 billion including debt. Playtex, the maker of sunscreen and wet wipes, received a premium of 18% over where it ended the session on Thursday.
By the BullMarket.com Staff

Labels: AMGN, BHI, ENR, GE, HOV, PYX

Bullish Calls:
Apple (Other OTC: APPL.PK - News): 'I want you to buy more AAPL... People don't believe the power of this iPhone...- I think - goes to $150.'Canon (NYSE: CAJ - News)Under Armour (NYSE: UA - News): 'They're going to roll out their new women's line on Sunday night. I think you buy some UA tomorrow.'W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News): 'GWW may be one of those $80 to $100 to $120 stocks that I'm talking about... When will this stock get to $100? A few weeks. Stay long!'Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR - News): 'It grows at 15%, and it's got a 24x multiple. There are some who think it's pricey. But integrated cancer care systems are where the action is ... that stock is off $12 from its high... I say going higher.'Hologic (NasdaqGS: HOLX - News)AT&T (NYSE: T - News): 'But T is the stock... go buy T. It's just a classic case of a well-run company with a good dividend that's doing well. Stay long T!'Verizon (NYSE: VZ - News)Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News): ' One point downside, with a yield of about 4.6%... 4 points upside. That's a thing of beauty, risk/reward!'Genentech (NYSE: DNA - News): 'I'd like to see more of their numbers, but those look good.'Celgene (NasdaqGS: CELG - News): ' ... back on the move - thank you Bob Hugin - I think that one's great... buy, buy, buy!... Celgene, Nastech, Genentech, and then and only then, Amgen.'Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: NSTK - News): '... a lot of people don't like that name. I think they'll be wrong.'Amgen (NasdaqGS: AMGN - News): ' Celgene, Nastech, Genentech, and then and only then, Amgen.'Costco (NasdaqGS: COST - News): ' ... the only retailer I'm going with, and that's it.'Baidu (NasdaqGM: BIDU - News)
Bearish calls:
Moody's (NYSE: MCO - News): 'This is what I call a classic battleground... smart people on both sides. That makes me say, you know what? It's too hard.'Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR - News): 'At $100, I want to buy it. At $120, I want to sell it. It's right in the middle of the range. It's too difficult for Cramer.'Tyco (NYSE: TYC - News): 'Let's take our profits there. I just don't see a lot of upside to TYC.'Casey's General Stores (NasdaqGS: CASY - News)Idaho General Mines (AMEX: GMO - News)
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Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.

Deere & Co. July 130 Calls (NYSE:DE). DE's PowerRating is 5.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Mastercard Inc. July 160 Puts (NYSE:MA). MA's PowerRating is 4.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Deckers Outdoor Aug 110 Calls (NasdaqGS:DECK). DECK's PowerRating is 3.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Baidu.com Aug 165 Puts (NasdaqGM:BIDU). BIDU's PowerRating is 1.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Netease.com (NasdaqGS:NTES). NTES' PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
None Today
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Starbucks Corp. (NasdaqGS:SBUX). SBUX's PowerRating is 4.
Amgen Inc. (NasdaqGS:AMGN). AMGN's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMGN, BIDU, DE, DECK, MA, NTES, SBUX, stock options

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.

Carmike Cinemas (NasdaqGM:CKEC) & Rite Aid (NYSE:RAD). CKEC's PowerRating is 7, and RAD's PowerRating 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.
Republic Airways (NasdaqGS:RJET) & Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH). RJET's PowerRating is 7, and CAH'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.
EchoStar Communications (NasdaqGS:DISH). DISH'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.
Amgen Corporation (NasdaqGS:AMGN). AMGN's PowerRating 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.
KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY). KEY's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMGN, CAH, CKEC, DISH, Hot Stocks, KEY, RAD, RJET

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.
Payless ShoeSource (NYSE:PSS) & Integra Life Sciences (NasdaqGS:IART). PSS's PowerRating is 7, and IART'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.
Cogent Incorporated (NasdaqGS:COGT) & Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH). COGT's PowerRating is 7, and CAH'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.
United Fire & Casualty (NasdaqGS:UFCS). UFCS'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.
Amgen Corporation (NasdaqGS:AMGN). AMGN's PowerRating 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.
Cintas (NasdaqGS:CTAS). CTAS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMGN, CAH, COGT, CTAS, Hot Stocks, IART, PSS, UFCS

tame inflation report had investors once again hopeful that the Federal Reserve will consider rate cuts later this year. After the sharpest sell-off in weeks yesterday, stocks rebounded strongly to close out the week, recouping much of the ground lost the day before. Crude oil prices moved higher, while the 10-year Treasury note lost ground.
The Labor Department's core producer price index was flat in April compared with the previous month, which suggests moderating inflation. Core PPI excludes food and energy. Including those items, wholesale prices were up 0.7%. Separately, the Commerce Department said retail sales declined -0.2% in April, which was not expected. Wall Street expected a gain of 0.4%. March sales were up 1.0%.
Chicago Mercantile Holdings (NYSE: CME - News) increased its offer for cross-town rival CBOT Holdings (NYSE: BOT - News) by $1 billion. The CME is hoping to avoid a bidding war with upstart IntercontinentalExchange Holdings (NYSE: ICE - News). CBOT's board said the CME's $9.2 billion offer was superior to the estimated $10.1 billion from Atlanta-based ICE.
Paul McCartney was quoted in music industry trade publication Billboard as saying a digital downloading deal for the Beatles' catalog on iTunes was imminent. No specifics were offered, but shares of Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL - News) were 1.3% higher today.
In earnings news, Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU - News) reported a -35% decline in Q1 profit, but the shares traded 4.4% higher today on the company's upbeat forecast. The company said revenue is expected to rise 10% sequentially in Q2 on strong order flow. Graphic chipmaker Nvidia (Nasdaq: NVDA - News) added 7.1% today after reporting a 44% jump in Q1 profit. Revenue increased 24%. The company's chips are used in such gear as video game consoles and televisions. Shares of Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN - News) shed -1.8% after an FDA advisory panel suggested the company's anti-anemia drugs should carry additional warnings on their use. Four investment banks quickly downgraded the biotechnology company's stock. Citigroup and Lazard Capital recommend selling Amgen's shares; HSBC Securities and JP Morgan cut their ratings to "hold."

Labels: AAPL, ALU, AMGN, BOT, CME, ICE, NVDA

Amgen Inc. (NasdaqGS:AMGN - News) said its first-quarter profit rose 11 percent on increased sales of its anemia and arthritis drugs, but the biotechnology company on Monday forecast profit this year at the low end of its previous view.

Amgen shares rose nearly 1 percent in after-hours trading as positive news on two drugs in late stages of development tempered concerns over safety issues that have clouded the outlook for sales of the company's biggest product, the anemia drug Aranesp. Investors also were relieved that the 2007 forecast was not slashed.
To meet the low end of its earnings forecast and still "invest heavily in the future of the company in a period of uncertainty," Amgen will trim expense growth, Chief Executive Kevin Sharer said on a conference call.

Labels: Amgen Inc., AMGN

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday:
Everest Re (NYSE:RE - News) beat earnings on Monday, announcing $4.13 EPS over an expected $3.07 EPS. RE's PowerRating is 5.

Amgen (NasdaqGS:AMGN - News) matched earnings on Monday after the close with $1.08 EPS, but disappointed on revenue. AMGN's PowerRating is 3.
AT&T (NYSE:T - News) announces earnings on Tuesday before the bell; watch for $0.61 EPS. T's PowerRating is 5.
Brinker (NYSE:EAT - News) is set to announce $0.48 EPS on Tuesday before the market opens. EAT's PowerRating is 6.
When Jetblue Airways (NasdaqGS:JBLU - News) reports earnings on Tuesday morning, analysts will be watching for -$0.19 EPS. JBLU's PowerRating is 5.
Watch for Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT - News) to report $1.37 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday. LMT's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts expect U.S. Steel (NYSE:X - News) to report $1.88 EPS on Tuesday morning.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AMGN, EAT, Hot Stocks, JBLU, LMT, RE, T, X

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
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MU
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
11.67 10:48AM ET
0.40 (3.31%)
21,422,400
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KFT
KRAFT FOODS INC
31.40 10:48AM ET
0.68 (2.21%)
12,196,134
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WEBM
WEBMETHODS INC
9.20 10:53AM ET
1.92 (26.37%)
15,454,005
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SUNW
SUN MICROSYS INC
5.92 10:53AM ET
0.06 (1.02%)
14,028,328
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QQQQ
NASDAQ 100 TR SER I
44.35 10:53AM ET
0.01 (0.02%)
12,944,114
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SPY
S&P DEP RECEIPTS
143.86 10:48AM ET
0.01 (0.01%)
12,146,325
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INTC
INTEL CP
19.47 10:53AM ET
0.09 (0.46%)
10,973,209
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TWX
TIME WARNER INC
20.90 10:48AM ET
0.29 (1.41%)
9,945,143
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RACK
RACKABLE SYSTEMS INC
14.50 10:53AM ET
2.38 (14.10%)
8,881,409
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CSCO
CISCO SYS INC
26.07 10:53AM ET
0.03 (0.11%)
8,101,357
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F
FORD MOTOR CO
7.94 10:48AM ET
0.10 (1.24%)
8,087,393
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AMGN
AMGEN
58.13 10:53AM ET
1.45 (2.56%)
7,682,781
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MSFT
MICROSOFT CP
28.51 10:53AM ET
0.01 (0.04%)
7,705,976
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BTU
PEABODY ENERGY CORP
44.29 10:48AM ET
1.50 (3.51%)
6,091,800
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H
REALOGY CORP
29.78 10:48AM ET
0.10 (0.33%)
6,254,700
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GLW
CORNING INC
23.71 10:48AM ET
0.59 (2.55%)
5,854,528
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GE
GEN ELECTRIC CO
34.94 10:48AM ET
0.17 (0.48%)
5,778,200
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PFE
PFIZER INC
25.76 10:48AM ET
0.05 (0.19%)
5,862,100
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S
SPRINT NXTEL CP
19.34 10:48AM ET
0.30 (1.53%)
6,138,343
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IWM
ISHARE RUS 2000 INDX
80.57 10:48AM ET
0.00 (0.00%)
5,777,600
Chart,