Jim Cramer Blog

Bullish:
Lululemon (LULU) since it is up 53% since Cramer recommended it on August 3.
Stericycle (SRCL): Cramer has been behind this stock for a while and he's still recommending it.
Coach (COH): Cramer thinks you can get the stock at a discount right now.
Cramer likes Bunge (BG), Monsanto (MON), Deere (DE) and Mosaic (MOS)
DryShips (DRYS): Cramer is bullish.
Union Pacific (UNP): Likes more than BNI
Amazon.com (AMZN): Cramer thinks the stock is going up to $100.

Bearish:
BPZ Energy (BZP): Cramer needs to do some research on the stock and follow up.
Compellent Tech (CML): Cramer needs to do his homework on the stock and come back to it later.
Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNI): Cramer likes the railroad stocks, but UNP more
American Oriental (AOB): Likes Bunge, Monsanto, Deer and Mosaic more.

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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
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.
Frontline (NYSE:FRO - News) . FRO'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.
L-3 Communications (NYSE:LLL - News). LLL's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Medarex (NasdaqGM:MEDX - News). MEDX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Amrep (NYSE:AXR - News). AXR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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 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.
Pioneer Drilling (NYSE:PDC - News). PDC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE:AOB - News). AOB's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AOB, AXR, DNA, FRO, Hot Stocks, LLL, MEDX, PDC

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
GNVC
GENVEC INC
3.19 4:00PM ET
1.32 (29.27%)
5,377,938
TELK
TELIK INC
4.59 4:00PM ET
1.22 (21.00%)
4,146,845

ADK
ADCARE HEALTH SYSTEM
1.28 3:46PM ET
0.22 (14.67%)
17,700

HSVLY
HIGHVELD STEEL ADR
11.61 3:59PM ET
1.99 (14.63%)
172,507

TAGS
TARRANT APPAREL GR
1.17 3:59PM ET
0.19 (13.97%)
411,507
ANSW
ANSWERS CORPORATION
14.73 4:00PM ET
2.39 (13.96%)
1,297,442
SNT
SENESCO TECH
1.31 3:28PM ET
0.20 (13.25%)
20,900

GENE
GENETIC TECH SPON
4.00 3:59PM ET
0.57 (12.47%)
25,497
BNVI
BIONOVO INC
5.05 3:59PM ET
0.68 (11.87%)
1,021,930
REGN
REGENERON PHARMACE
20.31 4:00PM ET
2.68 (11.66%)
3,788,920
MEMY
MEMORY PHARMACEUTICA
2.45 4:00PM ET
0.31 (11.23%)
555,187

UTSI
UTSTARCOM INC
6.51 4:00PM ET
0.80 (10.94%)
6,676,574
FRPT
FORCE PROTECTION INC
24.43 4:00PM ET
2.99 (10.90%)
7,636,008
CTIC
CELL THERAPEUTICS
4.17 4:00PM ET
0.51 (10.90%)
377,052

CSLMF
CONS MERCANTILE
1.07 12:27PM ET
0.13 (10.83%)
250

QGEN
QIAGEN NV
15.58 4:00PM ET
1.70 (9.84%)
6,660,348
LDK
LDK SOLAR CO., LTD.
24.56 4:00PM ET
2.64 (9.71%)
5,372,700
CRAY
CRAY INC
7.20 4:00PM ET
0.75 (9.43%)
2,663,335

MEDX
MEDAREX INC
14.49 4:00PM ET
1.45 (9.10%)
6,336,511
AOB
AMERICAN ORIENTL BIO
10.04 4:00PM ET
0.95 (8.64%)
3,013,115

Labels: ADK, ANSW, AOB, BNVI, CRAY, CSLMF, CTIC, FRPT, GENE, GNVC, HSVLY, LDK, MEDX, MEMY, QGEN, REGN, SNT, TAGS, TELK, UTSI

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.
American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE:AOB - News). AOB's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Cornell Companies (NYSE:CRN - News). CRN's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Aetna (NYSE:AET - News). AET'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.
Clear Channel Communications (NYSE:CCU - News). CCU's PowerRating 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.
Empire Resorts (NasdaqGM:NYNY - News). NYNY's PowerRating is 8.
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.
China Medical Technologies (NasdaqGS:CMED - News). CMED's PowerRating 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.
International Asset Holdings (NasdaqCM:IAAC - News). IAAC's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AET, AOB, CCU, CMED, CRN, Hot Stocks, IAAC, NYNY

Bullish calls:
Yamana Gold (NYSE: AUY - News)Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX - News): 'I'm endorsing it. Let's buy some.'Cemex (NYSE: CX - News): 'They want to be a monopolist when it comes to cement. They want to own North America, and you know what? They're going to do it. Cemex even right here still goes higher.'Microsoft (NasdaqGS: MSFT): ' I have morphed into a Steve Ballmer fan. ... The stock is going to be stalled right here, but I do like it.'Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News)Comcast (NasdaqGS: CMCSA): 'I'm going to send you to Brian Roberts at Comcast.'Level 3 Communications (NasdaqGS: LVLT)Adobe Systems (NasdaqGS: ADBE): 'People think I'm wrong on Adobe. ... Adobe is stalled; that was a great quarter. ... I just know that it is biding time; 38 is a way station going to 45.'Halliburton (NYSE: HAL - News): 'Halliburton's quarter was good. They're buying back a huge amount of stock. 'mon back [buy]'Volcano (NasdaqGM: VOLC): 'Medical devices rock.'United Technologies (NYSE: UTX - News): '...back and bigger than ever. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning.'American Standard (NYSE: ASD - News)
Bearish calls:
American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE: AOB - News): '...this stock is running too far. I want to do a Don'tBuy. Maybe if it comes down...'Anixter International (NYSE: AXE - News)Chesapeake Energy (NYSE: CHK - News): 'Problematic ... every time it goes up to 32, 33, we get that inevitable selling.'Mannatech (NasdaqGS: MTEX)AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE: ANN - News)

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Bullish calls:
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News): 'I like the stock very much here ... good yield, nice growth path, is not going to set the world on fire. ... I say buy Bank of America.'Level 3 Communications (NASDAQ: LVLT - News): 'Some people think I run hot and cold. ... I like LVLT. ... I endorse LVLT ... gonna close a deal soon with Broadwing (NASDAQ: BWNG - News). I am going to stay behind that thing with a TripleBuy.'ConAgra (NYSE: CAG - News): ' ... run, don't walk, into ConAgra, which is one that we nailed nine ways to Sunday.'Quest Software (NASDAQ: QSFT - News): 'The jury is still out. ... I like the core business. I want you to stick with it.'ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP - News)Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN - News): 'For pecking order, I like Denny's, Brinker Darden ... 'Safeway (NYSE: SWY - News): ' I can't get behind a supermarket other than Safeway.'
Bearish calls:
CBOT Holdings (NYSE: BOT - News): 'We don't need to put any more money in those stocks. We are now in the 'don't buy' mode until that deal [with the Chicago Merc] closes.'FedEx (NYSE: FDX - News): 'I've been let down by FedEx. ... I thought you were having an Internet Christmas. ... even stuck my neck out ... We are done recommending FedEx on this show.'Scottish Power (SPI): 'Ring the register. ... Declare victory, nice investing, well done.'Smithfield Foods (NYSE: SFD - News): 'I want you to sell Smithfield Foods.'American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE: AOB - News): 'Do not buy ... 'Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM - News): 'Tough situation, obviously, they had that Taco Bell problem ... For pecking order, I like Denny's, Brinker, Darden ... and then, only then, do I like Yum.'Winn-Dixie (NASDAQ: WINN - News): 'Just came out of bankruptcy ... I can't get behind a supermarket other than Safeway.'Skyworks Solutions (SKWS): 'Ixnay on the Skyworksnay.'Harrah's (NYSE: HET - News): 'You just struck it rich! You go out and you ring the register!'
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Labels: AOB, BAC, BOT, BWNG, CAG, COP, DENN, FDX, HET, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, LVLT, Mad Money, QSFT, SFD, SWY, WINN, YUM

Bullish calls:
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News): 'I like the stock very much here ... good yield, nice growth path, is not going to set the world on fire. ... I say buy Bank of America.'Level 3 Communications (NASDAQ: LVLT - News): 'Some people think I run hot and cold. ... I like LVLT. ... I endorse LVLT ... gonna close a deal soon with Broadwing (NASDAQ: BWNG - News). I am going to stay behind that thing with a TripleBuy.'ConAgra (NYSE: CAG - News): ' ... run, don't walk, into ConAgra, which is one that we nailed nine ways to Sunday.'Quest Software (NASDAQ: QSFT - News): 'The jury is still out. ... I like the core business. I want you to stick with it.'ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP - News)Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN - News): 'For pecking order, I like Denny's, Brinker Darden ... 'Safeway (NYSE: SWY - News): ' I can't get behind a supermarket other than Safeway.'
Bearish calls:
CBOT Holdings (NYSE: BOT - News): 'We don't need to put any more money in those stocks. We are now in the 'don't buy' mode until that deal [with the Chicago Merc] closes.'FedEx (NYSE: FDX - News): 'I've been let down by FedEx. ... I thought you were having an Internet Christmas. ... even stuck my neck out ... We are done recommending FedEx on this show.'Scottish Power (SPI): 'Ring the register. ... Declare victory, nice investing, well done.'Smithfield Foods (NYSE: SFD - News): 'I want you to sell Smithfield Foods.'American Oriental Bioengineering (NYSE: AOB - News): 'Do not buy ... 'Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM - News): 'Tough situation, obviously, they had that Taco Bell problem ... For pecking order, I like Denny's, Brinker, Darden ... and then, only then, do I like Yum.'Winn-Dixie (NASDAQ: WINN - News): 'Just came out of bankruptcy ... I can't get behind a supermarket other than Safeway.'Skyworks Solutions (SKWS): 'Ixnay on the Skyworksnay.'Harrah's (NYSE: HET - News): 'You just struck it rich! You go out and you ring the register!'
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Labels: AOB, BAC, BOT, BWNG, CAG, COP, DENN, FDX, HET, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, LVLT, Mad Money, QSFT, SFD, SWY, WINN, YUM

Apollo Investment (NASDAQ: AINV - News):'I tend not to like the closed-end investment funds very much. This one, though, yields 8%. It looks like the yield is very safe ... I think you buy some!'Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM - News): 'Do you know that there have been two giant mutual funds who come in every day and buy that stock? ... You've got to wait 3 points before you can buy it. $75 next, and then pull the trigger!'Research In Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM - News): ' ... the opportunity is here. New products - through Cingular - come out next week ... I'm reiterating my buy on RIMM.'PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP - News): 'PEP is one of the most well-managed companies in the country. They will figure out what to do with the Doritos, and the bad food stuff that's going on. I guess the bottom line is PEP, right now - holding pattern. But, when the economy slows, it be rolling again.'eBay(NASDAQ: EBAY - News): 'Do you know that, after all this run for EBAY, at $25, the stock is still down 25%? I think that smells like opportunity. EBAY - it works!'BioMarin Pharmaceutical (NASDAQ: BMRN - News): ' ... without a doubt, the most single, exciting speculative name in biotech today. Pull the trigger! I think there's good news coming. Diagnostic products. Theraputic enzymes. Wow!'Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD - News): 'I like it right here. I think AMD is a winner. I know people don't like that graphics chip acquisition. I think finally it's right!'Bank of New York (NYSE: BK - News)
Bearish calls:
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News): 'I'm trying to figure out why that CFO left. You know that's never a great thing ... We are now down from two thumbs up, to neutral. Don't buy, don't buy until we know more.'Regal Entertainment (NYSE: RGC - News): 'I cannot believe how great this company has become ... It yields 5% ... Here's the problem. 12% grower. 25x multiple ... That's too expensive. Even though I like that business, I am going to ask you to ring the register!'Apollo Group (NASDAQ: APOL - News): 'Remember, accounting irregularities equals sell. APOL is accounting irregularities... need I finish the equation?'American Oriental Bioengineering (AMEX: AOB - News): 'I think you should sell that stock nine ways to Sunday. Sell, sell, sell!'Oracle (NASDAQ: ORCL - News): Oh man, some guy today, he just gonged it ... He said there's going to be a North American database shortfall ... the piece was so, so damning that I've got to now wait until either Larry Ellison [CEO] calls us on the phone on the set, or the quarter. So, I guess ORCL - which has been one of my favorite stocks - has gone to 'don't buy.'S1 Corp (NASDAQ: SONE - News): ' ... Internet-based financial services ... I'm not going to buy this one. Don't buy, don't buy.'Zoran (NASDAQ: ZRAN - News)Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU - News):'Oh, you know that I missed BIDU. I had a bad call on it. I sat back, because it was a Chinese-communist stock and I didn't pull the trigger. I can't do it at buy. I can't do it a sell, not my strength. Don't buy, don't buy.'

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