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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.
Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL - News). APOL'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.
Leap Wireless (NasdaqGS:LEAP - News). LEAP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Pride International (NYSE:PDE - News). PDE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
US Bancorp (NYSE:USB - News). USB'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.
Jabil Circuit (NYSE:JBL - News). JBL'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.
Best Buy (NYSE:BBY - News). BBY'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.
Bebe Stores (NasdaqGS:BEBE - News). BEBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: APOL, BBY, BEBE, Hot Stocks, JBL, LEAP, PDE, USB

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
LOCM
LOCAL.COM CORP
6.52 2:05PM ET
2.58 (65.48%)
5,342,258

BIW
BIW LIMITED
22.70 1:50PM ET
5.70 (33.53%)
35,700

LGBT
PLANETOUT, INC.
1.3999 1:38PM ET
0.2499 (21.73%)
28,962

CRYO
CRYOCOR, INC.
5.83 2:05PM ET
1.02 (21.21%)
4,143,350

RIMM
RESEARCH IN MOTION
199.04 2:05PM ET
33.45 (20.20%)
23,920,159

MVISW
MICROVISION INC WTS
2.35 2:03PM ET
0.37 (18.69%)
122,420

ZN
ZION OIL & GAS, INC.
5.64 1:53PM ET
0.74 (15.10%)
17,100

LLNW
LIMELIGHT NETWORKS,
18.02 2:05PM ET
2.45 (15.74%)
1,619,807
BBOX
BLACK BOX CP
41.55 2:05PM ET
5.23 (14.40%)
757,208

FREEZ
FREESEAS INC WT Z
2.60 11:27AM ET
0.28 (12.07%)
3,291

CHTP
CHELSEA THERAPEUTICS
6.72 2:05PM ET
0.82 (13.90%)
137,828
GMO
IDAHO GEN MINES INC
6.36 2:00PM ET
0.79 (14.18%)
1,444,000

APOL
APOLLO GP INC A
57.30 2:05PM ET
6.52 (12.84%)
9,464,555

TLB
TALBOTS INC
25.10 2:00PM ET
2.84 (12.76%)
2,883,800

RBN
ROBBINS & MYERS INC
53.48 2:00PM ET
5.72 (11.98%)
746,400

ICOCZ
ICO DEP SHS
28.50 9:34AM ET
2.95 (11.55%)
100

DATA
DATATRAK INTL INC
4.57 2:04PM ET
0.47 (11.46%)
33,645

CSLMF
CONS MERCANTILE
1.28 1:28PM ET
0.13 (11.30%)
4,546

EXPEW
EXPEDIA INC WARRANT
1.52 9:55AM ET
0.15 (10.95%)
700
AEZ
AMERICAN OIL & GAS
6.88 1:59PM ET
0.66 (10.61%)
1,016,100
KMGB
KMG CHEMICALS INC
26.47 2:04PM ET
2.39 (9.93%)
590,135

Labels: AEZ, APOL, BBOX, BIW, CHTP, CSLMF, CTYO, DATA, EXPEW, FREEZ, GMO, ICOCZ, LGBT, LLNW, LOCM, MVISW, RBN, RIMM, TLB, ZN

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, announcing $0.75 EPS over an expected $0.68 EPS. APOL's PowerRating is 4.
Palm (NasdaqGS:PALM) beat expectations this afternoon, with $0.17 EPS over a consensus of $0.15 EPS. PALM's PowerRating is 6.
AZZ Incorporated (NYSE:AZZ) reports earnings on Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.42 EPS. AZZ's PowerRating is 4.
When A. Schulman (NasdaqGS:SHLM) reports earnings during trading on Friday, analysts will be watching for $0.25 EPS. SHLM's PowerRating is 4.
Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH) announcing the firing of the company's Chief Accounting Officer, after the manager attempted to destroy documents surrounding a pending federal investigation of the company's mortgage business. BZH's PowerRating is 6.
General Mills (NYSE:GIS) fell on Thursday after the company announced that Q4 profits rose less than 1%. GIS's PowerRating is 6.
General Motors (NYSE:GM) gained on Thursday after the company announced a sale of its Allison Transmission business for $5.6 billion. GM's PowerRating is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: APOL, AZZ, BZH, GIS, GM, Hot Stocks, PALM, SHLM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) reports earnings before the bell on Monday; look for $0.53 EPS. WAG's PowerRating is 5.
Synnex (NYSE:SNX) announces earnings after the close on Monday, with analysts watching for $0.44 EPS. SNX's PowerRating is 6.
The IPO of private equity firm Blackstone (NYSE:BX) raised $4.1 billion on Friday, which saw the company open +15% higher than its initial pricing around $31 a share. BX does not have a PowerRating due to its short trading history.
eBay (NasdaqGS:EBAY) gained around 2% on Friday, on reports that the company is set to return to the Chinese auction market this summer. EBAY's PowerRating is 5.
Major companies reporting on Tuesday include: Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL), Kroger (NYSE:KR) and Lennar (NYSE:LEN). APOL's PowerRating is 5, KR's PowerRating is 6 and LEN's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: APOL, BX, Ebay, Hot Stocks, KR, LEN, SNX, WAG

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.

Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL) & Pharmaceutical HOLDRS (NYSE:PPH). APOL's PowerRating is 7, and PPH'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.
Ford (NYSE:F). F'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.
Humana Incorporated (NYSE:HUM) & Gentex Corporation (NasdaqGS:GNTX). HUM's PowerRating is 6, and GNTX's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Christopher & Banks (NYSE:CBK). CBK'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.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS). UPS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: APOL, CBK, F, GNTX, Hot Stocks, HUM, PPH, UPS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB) reports earnings on Monday morning before the bell; watch for $0.41 EPS. CPB's PowerRating is 5.
Lowe's (NYSE:LOW) reports earning Monday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.50 EPS. LOW's PowerRating is 5.
When Saks (NYSE:SKS) announces quarterly earnings Monday morning, be looking for $0.16 EPS. SKS's PowerRating is 6.
Analysts expect Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL) to report $0.15 EPS in quarterly earnings before the bell on Monday. TSL does not have a PowerRating due to its short trading history.
American Science & Engineering (NasdaqGM:ASEI), Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL) and Pacific Sunwear (NasdaqGS:PSUN) all report earnings on Monday after the market closes, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the close. ASEI's PowerRating is 5, APOL's PowerRating is 4 and PSUN's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: APOL, ASEI, CPB, Hot Stocks, LOW, PSUN, SKS, TSL

Acco Brands (NYSE:ABD - News) reported a fourth-quarter loss of $800,000, or a penny per share, down from a year-ago profit of $26.2 million, or 48 cents a share. The latest results include restructuring and non-recurring after-tax costs of about $20.9 million, or 39 cents a share. On an adjusted basis, excluding items, the company earned $27.3 million, or 50 cents a share, in the latest quarter. Sales edged 1% higher in the latest three months to $520.6 million from $513 million a year earlier. The average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson First Call was for a profit of 46 cents a share in the December period. Looking ahead, the Lincolnshire, Ill., office products seller said it expects to generate EBITDA of between $230 million and $240 million for 2007.
The Andersons Inc. (NasdaqGS:ANDE - News) said it expects to "slightly exceed" its previous 2006 earnings forecast of $1.90 to $2.10 a share. The Andersons is based in Maumee, Ohio.
Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL - News) said that its first-quarter net income dropped to $115.6 million, or 66 cents a share, from $130.8 million, or 73 cents a share, a year ago following higher costs. Analysts had been expecting the education program provider to post earnings of 62 cents a share, according to data compiled by Thomson Financial. Revenue rose by 6.3% to $668.2 million. The company said that it's expecting accounting changes to have a material adverse impact on previously reported results. Apollo said that it's preparing to restate its financial statements and said that this situation could also affect the latest set of financial statements and information.
Aspen Technology (NasdaqGM:AZPN - News) shares gained after the Cambridge, Mass.-based software provider late Tuesday reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $96.4 million, up 26% from last year. Aspen said income from operations came in at $25.8 million in the quarter. The company also said it expects to restate its previously issued financial statements for fiscal 2004 through 2006 and the first quarter of fiscal 2007, relating primarily to non-cash adjustments in its reported non-operating income.
Brightpoint Inc. (NasdaqGS:CELL - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose, as wireless devices handled gained, to $9.74 million, or 19 cents a share, from $8.85 million, or 18 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year.
British Airways (NYSE:BAB - News) was upgraded to buy from neutral at Merrill Lynch.
Brooks Automation (NasdaqGM:BRKS - News) swung to a fiscal first-quarter profit of $22.1 million, or 30 cents a share, from a year-earlier loss of $11.7 million, or 18 cents a share, on higher revenue from core hardware business along with acquisitions. The company had expected GAAP earnings of 24 cents to 28 cents a share in the first quarter. Excluding certain items, non-GAAP earnings in the most recent quarter were 35 cents a share. The Chelmsford, Mass., automation products provider's revenue for the first quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 76% to $191.4 million from $108.5 million a year ago. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial expected, on average, quarterly revenue of $187 million. Meanwhile, the company had forecast first-quarter revenue of $185 million to $190 million. Brooks expects second-quarter GAAP earnings of 25 cents to 30 cents a share, including 5 cents a share of charges, and revenue of $185 million to $190 million.
Cisco (NasdaqGS:CSCO - News) reported that quarterly profit surged 40%, boosted by its acquisition of Scientific-Atlanta and surging demand for Internet equipment among telecom companies and small businesses.
Consolidated Graphics (NYSE:CGX - News) said fiscal third-quarter net income rose to $16.4 million, or $1.17 a share, from $9.9 million, or 71 cents a share. Sales rose to $269.6 million from $226.2 million. Analysts, on average, expected it to earn $1.02 a share on revenue of $243 million, according to Thomson Financial. For the March quarter, the commercial printing company expects quarterly revenue to increase 15% from the prior year to $255 million, with earnings per share increasing 39% to $1.03. Analysts polled by Thomson expect it to earn 95 cents a share on revenue of $229 million, on average.
Digital River (NasdaqGS:DRIV - News) was initiated with a buy rating at American Technology Research.
DirecTV Group Inc. (NYSE:DTV - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose to $356 million, or 29 cents a share, from $121.2 million, or 9 cents a share. El Segundo, Calif.-based DirecTV said revenue rose to $4.18 billion from about $3.6 billion. Analysts, on average, expected it to earn 30 cents a share on revenue of about $4.1 billion, according to Thomson Financial.
Domino's Pizza (NYSE:DPZ - News) said it offered to buy back up to 13.9 million shares of its common stock, as part of plan to recapitalize the company. The Ann Arbor, Mich. pizza delivery service said it would pay no less than $27.50 a share and no more than $30 a share for each stock it buys back. The company also said it was offering to repurchase the outstanding 8 1/4% debt, due 2011, and will repay all of its outstanding borrowings under the existing credit facility. The company said it was negotiating an asset-backed securitized facility of up to $1.85 billion.
Edge Petroleum (NasdaqGS:EPEX - News) was upgraded to strong buy at Raymond James.
FEI Co. (NasdaqGM:FEIC - News) said it swung to net income in the fourth-quarter, as bookings remained solid and operating expenses declined, of $14.7 million, or 36 cents a share. During the same period in the prior year, the net loss was $30.7 million, or 92 cents a share.
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. said fourth-quarter net income rose, as revenue gained, to $75.1 million, or 39 cents a share, from $45.5 million, or 35 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year.
Horace Mann Educators Corp. (NYSE:HMN - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $28.6 million, or 64 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $16.1 million, or 35 cents a share. Looking ahead, the Springfield, Ill., insurance provider forecast net income before realized investment gains and losses of $1.80 to $1.95 per share in 2007.
Infineon Technologies (NYSE:IFX - News) said it will provide an integrated system-on-chip for Nokia's (NYSE:NOK - News) entry-level phones. Nokia said it's aiming to further improve the power performance in entry level phones and reduce their size.
Intevac (NasdaqGM:IVAC - News) said its fourth-quarter net income more than doubled to $21.3 million, or 97 cents a share, from year-earlier earnings of $9.93 million, or 46 cents a share, helped by higher sales and a larger margin. Results included a $1.1 million reversal of tax costs. The Santa Clara, Calif., maker of flat-panel display manufacturing equipment saw revenue rise 82% to $95.9 million from $52.7 million a year earlier. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected, on average, earnings of 70 cents a share on revenue of $86.5 million. Gross margin improved to 40.8% from 34.9% a year earlier. The stock was upgraded to buy from hold at Needham & Co.
Keane (NYSE:KEA - News) agreed to be acquired by Caritor Inc., a private San Ramon, Calif., information technology services provider, for about $854 million. The deal values Keane shares at $14.30 each in cash, a 19% premium to Tuesday's closing price of $12. The parties, which expect the transaction to close in the calendar second quarter, said the resulting private company would have anticipated annual revenue of more than $1 billion. Keane, based in Boston, posted revenue of $232 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 30.
Lazard Ltd. (NYSE:LAZ - News) said fourth-quarter earnings rose to $36.6 million, or 78 cents a share, from $21.7 million, or 57 cents a share, a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial had been expecting earnings of 63 cents a share, on average. Revenue rose to $498.3 million from last year's $391.9 million, as strong merger and acquisition performance helped boost revenue in its financial advisory business.
Multi-Fineline Electronix (NasdaqGS:MFLX - News) said its fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 79% to $3.65 million, or 14 cents a share, from $17.3 million, or 69 cents a share, a year earlier, hurt by price reductions and reduced sales. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected, on average, earnings of 20 cents a share and sales of $130.7 million. The Anaheim, Calif., provider of flexible printed-circuit and component-assembly services said sales for the period ended Dec. 31 fell 11% to $123.9 million from $139.7 million from the year-ago period.
Published By Michael Baron

Labels: ABD, ANDE, APOL, AZPN, BAB, BRKS, CGX, CSCO, DPZ, DRIV, DTV, EPEX, FEIC, HMN, IFX, IVAC, KEA, LAZ, MFLX, NOK

Cisco Systems (NasdaqGS:CSCO - News) beat earnings on Tuesday after the close, announcing $0.33 EPS over an expected $0.31 EPS. CSCO's PowerRating is 5.
Lincoln National (NYSE:LNC - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, with $1.34 EPS over a consensus of $1.24 EPS. LNC's PowerRating is 5.
Apollo Group (NasdaqGS:APOL - News) is expected to announce $0.62 EPS before the bell on Wednesday. APOL's PowerRating is 5.
Apria Healthcare (NYSE:AHG - News) reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday morning, with analysts watching for $0.45 EPS. AHG's PowerRating is 5.
Sara Lee (NYSE:SLE - News) announces earnings Wednesday before the market opens; watch for $0.17 EPS. SLE's PowerRating is 5.
Watch for Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL - News) to report $0.92 EPS on Wednesday before the bell. RL's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are looking for MedImmune (NasdaqGS:MEDI - News) to report $0.52 EPS tomorrow morning. MEDI's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AHG, APOL, CSCO, Hot Stocks, LNC, MEDI, RL, SLE

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.
ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE - News). ACE'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.
Newpark Resources (NYSE:NR - News). NR'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.
SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR - News). SPWR's PowerRating is 6.
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.
AFLAC Inc. (NYSE:AFL - News). AFL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL - News). APOL'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.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News). HAL's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX - News). DGX's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACE, AFL, APOL, DGX, HAL, NR, SPWR

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.
ACE Limited (NYSE:ACE - News). ACE'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.
Newpark Resources (NYSE:NR - News). NR'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.
SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR - News). SPWR's PowerRating is 6.
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.
AFLAC Inc. (NYSE:AFL - News). AFL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL - News). APOL'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.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News). HAL's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX - News). DGX's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ACE, AFL, APOL, DGX, HAL, NR, SPWR

Highlighted companies: Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA - News), Bronco Drilling Company Inc. (NASDAQ: BRNC - News), Home Solutions of America Inc. (NASDAQ: HSOA - News), Altra Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMC - News), Arrow Electronics Inc. (NYSE: ARW - News), Severn Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: SVBI - News), Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON - News), Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (NYSE: RIO - News), Career Education Corp. (NASDAQ: CECO - News), Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL - News), Corinthian Colleges Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO - News), Baidu.com Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU - News)Summary: Barron's roundtables twelve highly-respected Wall Street analysts. "Goldilocks has imbibed a bit too much liquidity," one says. Excess money, and the bubbles it creates, could lead to markets overheating and keeling over. But most don't think the party's going to end this year; they see stocks up 8-10%, bonds flat, and a struggling dollar. This week's installment, the first of three, features the stock picks of low-P/E hunter Scott Black and Pequot Capital captain Art Samberg.
Black's Picks: (1) Apache Corp. (NYSE: APA - News) -- oil reserves have grown for 21 consecutive years... the company is a powerhouse, it's cheap, and will likely be discovered by private-equity buyers. (2) Bronco Drilling Company Inc. (NASDAQ: BRNC - News) -- conservative estimates give it a 4.3 P/E ratio. At $17/share, it is in the bargain basement. (3) Home Solutions of America Inc. (NASDAQ: HSOA - News) -- wrongly perceived as a hurricane-only business, it has an extensive business backlog, and a 7.4 multiple. (4) Altra Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AIMC - News) -- the heavy manufacturer has the #1-2 market share in 50%+ of its products. Its multiple is 11.3, and could go to 15, taking the $13.50 IPO to $18-19. (5) Arrow Electronics Inc. (NYSE: ARW - News) -- one of the most reasonable tech stocks. On the heels of recent successful acquisitions, it's going for 9.6x earnings. (6) Severn Bancorp Inc (NASDAQ: SVBI - News) -- the small banker has off-the-charts loan growth and interest margins.
Samberg's Picks: (1) Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON - News) -- Ethanol is huge, its progress on drought-resistant corn is stunning, and they've developed a trans-fats-free soy seed. (2) Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (NYSE: RIO - News) -- no one has bothered to factor in the accretive earnings from its Inco acquisition. (3) Apollo Group Inc. (NASDAQ: APOL - News), Career Education Corp. (NASDAQ: CECO - News) and Corinthian Colleges Inc. (NASDAQ: COCO - News) -- for-profit education stocks have bottomed. Apollo is the value pick of the lot, with a new CEO coming in and full accreditation expected by December. (4) Baidu.com Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU - News) -- its 64x multiple is 'obscene,' but with 170% growth, a great new search algorithm, and still low penetration, growth will accelerate.
Published by Lauren R. Rublin

Labels: AIMC, APA, APOL, ARW, BIDU, BRNC, CECO, COCO, HSOA, MON, RIO

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.
Avon Products (NYSE:AVP - News). AVP'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.
Lattice Semiconductor (NASDAQ:LSCC - News). LSCC's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Amrep (NYSE:AXR - News). AXR's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Equifax (NYSE:EFX - News). EFX'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.
Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL - News). APOL'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.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating is 5.
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.
FedEx (NYSE:FDX - News). FDX's PowerRating is 3.
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Labels: AAPL, APOL, AVP, AXR, EFX, FDX, Hot Stocks, LSCC

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.'

Labels: AINV, AMD, AOB, APOL, BAC, BBY. RIMM, BIDU, BK, BMRN, Ebay, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money, ORCL, PEP, RGC, SONE, XOM, ZRAN

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.
General Motors (NYSE:GM - News). GM'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.
Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL - News). CAL's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN - News). AMZN's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL - News). APOL'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.
Sierra Health Services (NYSE:SIE - News). SIE's PowerRating is 3.
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.
Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF - News). COF's PowerRating is 3.
Explosion List: An inherent feature of all markets is that periods of lower-than-normal volatility are usually followed by periods of higher volatility. These stocks are trading at one-third or less of their normal volatility and therefore have a high likelihood of exploding within the next few trading days.
Landstar System (NYSE:LSTR - News). LSTR's PowerRating is 7.

Labels: AMZN, APOL, CAL, COF, GM, LSTR, SIE

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.
American Electric Power (NYSE:AEP - News). AEP'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.
Talk America Holdings (NASDAQ:TALK - News). TALK'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.
Lear Corp (NYSE:LEA - News). LEA's PowerRating is 9.
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.
Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL - News). CL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Coventry Health Care (NYSE:CVH - News). CVH'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.
Apollo Group (NASDAQ:APOL - News). APOL's PowerRating is 3.
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.
New River Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:NRPH - News). NRPH's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AEP, APOL, CL, CVH, LEA, NRPH, TALK