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Falling markets in Europe and Asia led to an early selloff in the U.S., with disappointing retail sales data and credit worries setting the tone. However, an afternoon rally erased the losses and stocks closed higher.
The Dow rose +35.50, the Nasdaq Composite +19.74, and the S&P 500 +6.71.
Here are 7 stocks to watch...
The Wall Street Journal reported Bear Stearns (NYSE:BSC) is "facing increasingly tough trading conditions." BSC was the biggest decliner in the S&P 500, falling nearly 8%. BSC's Short Term PowerRating is 7.
Aspect Medical Systems (NasdaqGS:ASPM) plunged more than 45% after a report in the New England Journal of Medicine said the company devices were ineffective.
Humana (NYSE:HUM) gained more than 10%, after losing nearly 14% yesterday. HUM's Short Term PowerRating is 8.
After the close, Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO) beat earnings estimates by $0.05. ARO's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
Before the market open, AnnTaylor Stores (NYSE:ANN) is expected to reports earnings of $0.20. ANN's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Electronic Arts went hostile in its takeover bid for Take Two Interactive Software (NasdaqGS:TTWO ), offering shareholders $26 per share. TTWO's Short Term PowerRating is 8.
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Labels: ANN, ARO, ASPM, BSC, ERTS, Hot Stocks, HUM, TTWO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Sigma Designs (NasdaqGM:SIGM - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.79 EPS versus expectations of $0.55 EPS. SIGM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday, with $0.48 EPS over $0.47 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning, with analysts looking for -$3.20 EPS. BZH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Del Monte (NYSE:DLM - News) announces quarterly results on Thursday before the bell, watch for $0.17 EPS. DLM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) should announce $0.54 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens. GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Anaylsts will be watching for HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News) to report $0.67 EPS on Thursday before the market opens. HNZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Sears Holdings (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News) should report $0.50 EPS on Thursday morning. SHLD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: ARO, BZH, DLM, GCO, HNZ, Hot Stocks, SHLD, SIGM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN - News) missed earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.30 EPS versus expectations of $0.32 EPS. DBRN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Verigy (NasdaqGS:VRGY - News) beat earnings estimates, with $0.58 EPS over $0.50 EPS. VRGY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.47 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When Brown Shoe (NYSE:BWS - News) announces quarterly results tomorrow morning, analysts will be watching for $0.64 EPS. BWS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Dollar Tree (NasdaqGS:DLTR - News) should announce $0.37 EPS on Wednesday morning. DLTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Coldwater Creek (NasdaqGS:CWTR - News) is expected to announce -$0.11 EPS on Wednesday after the market closes. CWTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Jo-Ann Stores (NYSE:JAS - News) reports quarterly earnings tomorrow afternoon, traders will be watching for $0.28 EPS. JAS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

Labels: ARO, BWS, CWTR, DBRN, DLTR, Hot Stocks, JAS, VRGY

Here are 7 trading ideas for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stock Indicators page and is based upon our latest quantitative research.
Bullish
5+ Consecutive 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.
Beckman Coulter (NYSE:BEC - News) & Oil States (NYSE:OIS - News). BEC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, and OIS'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.
Ampco-Pittsburgh (NYSE:AP - News). AP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Stocks Down 10% or More: These are stocks that have lost 10% or more over the past five days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that have lost 10% or more over the past five days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Palm (NasdaqGS:PALM - News). PALM'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 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.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News). ARO'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.
Lehman Brothers (NYSE:LEH - News). LEH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: AP, ARO, BEC, Hot Stocks, LEH, OIS, PALM, USB

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.
Sandisk (NasdaqGS:SNDK - News). SNDK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
5+ Consecutive Lower Lows: These are stocks that have made a lower low for five or more consecutive days and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that make lower lows for five or more days have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Pride International (NYSE:PDE - News). PDE'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.
Stora Enso Oyj (NYSE:SEO - News). SEO'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.
Cheesecake Factory (NasdaqGS:CAKE - News). CAKE'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.
US Bancorp (NYSE:USB - News). USB'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.
Circuit City (NYSE:CC - News). CC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News). ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: ARO, CAKE, CC, Hot Stocks, PDE, SEO, SNDK, USB

Bullish:
Cisco (CSCO): if you want to be in tech.
J.C. Penney (JCP): He thinks that this stock is undervalued and is a buy at this price.
Integrated oil companies like ConocoPhillips (COP), Chevron (CVX), and Exxon Mobil (XOM) are better plays.
American Eagle (AEO), Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF) or Aeropostale (ARO), in that order.
Kellogg (K): Cramer is bullish on Kellogg, as well as General Mills (GIS) and ConAgra (CAG).
Cramer is sticking with Baidu.com (BIDU) as the best China play.
Cramer likes NVIDIA (NVDA), Texas Instruments (TXN), and Intel (INTC)

Bearish:
Xerox (XRX)
American Capital Strategies (ACAS): Cramer's undecided on the stock, so he's avoiding it.
Tesoro (TSO): Cramer thinks gas prices aren't high enough to be in a refiner,
Luxottica (LUX): "Don’t buy!"
Hot Topic (HOTT)
Aluminum Corp. of China (ACH)
American Superconductor (AMSC)

Labels: ACAS, AEO, ANF, ARO, BIDU, CAG, COP, CSCO, CVX, GIS, INTC, JCP, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money Lightning Round, NVDA, TXN, XOM, XRX

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) beat earnings on Thursday afternoon, reporting $0.19 EPS over an expected $0.18 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

bebe stores (NasdaqGS:BEBE - News) also beat earnings on Thursday, with $0.21 EPS over a consensus of $0.21 EPS. BEBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Brocade (NasdaqGS:BRCD - News) beat analysts expectations, announcing $0.13 EPS over $0.11 EPS. BRCD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
AnnTaylor (NYSE:ANN - News) reports earnings on Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.48 EPS. ANN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Burger King (NYSE:BKC - News) should announce $0.27 EPS on Friday morning before the market opens. BKC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News) is expected to report $0.63 EPS on Friday before the bell. HNZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Gamestop (NYSE:GME - News) rose over 10% on Thursday, after the company announced a seven-fold increase in Q2, easily besting any analyst expectations. GME's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ANN, ARO, BEBE, BKC, BRCD, GME, HNZ, Hot Stocks

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF - News) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday afternoon, announcing $0.88 EPS over an expected $0.87 EPS. ANF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Children's Place (NasdaqGS:PLCE - News) reports earnings on Thursday before the bell; watch for -$0.95 EPS. PLCE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL - News) should announce $0.41 EPS before the market opens on Thursday morning. HRL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When New York & Company (NYSE:NWY - News) reports earnings Thursday morning, analysts will be looking for $0.05 EPS. NWY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Analysts are watching for Stein Mart (NasdaqGS:SMRT - News) to report $0.05 EPS before the bell on Thursday. SMRT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) and bebe stores (NasdaqGS:BEBE - News) both report on Thursday after the close, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and BEBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ANF, ARO, BEBE, Hot Stocks, HRL, NWY, PLCE, SMRT

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) beat earnings Thursday, with $1.00 EPS over an expected $0.99 EPS. ARO's PowerRating is 5.
True Religion Apparel (NasdaqGM:TRLG - News) missed earnings expectations Thursday; analysts were looking for $0.22 EPS, but TRLG only announced $0.21 EPS. TRLG's PowerRating is 5.
Pacific Sunwear (NasdaqGS:PSUN - News) matched earnings expectations on Thursday afternoon with $0.37 EPS. PSUN's PowerRating is 5.
AnnTaylor (NYSE:ANN - News) reports earnings Friday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.29 EPS. ANN's PowerRating is 4.
Carnival (NYSE:CCL - News) is looking to report $0.34 EPS on Friday morning before trading begins. CCL's PowerRating is 6.
When Kellwood (NYSE:KWD - News) reports earnings Friday morning, look for $0.42 EPS. KWD's PowerRating is 5.
After the close Friday, Medifast (NYSE:MED - News) will report earnings, with analysts watching for $0.05 EPS. MED's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ANN, ARO, CCL, Hot Stocks, KWD, MED, PSUN, TRLG

American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD - News) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday before the bell; look for $0.58 EPS. AMWD's PowerRating is 5.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings Tuesday before the bell; analysts are expecting -$0.38 EPS. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) announces earnings on Tuesday after trading hours, with analysts looking for $0.61 EPS. ARO's PowerRating is 5.
When Chico's (NYSE:CHS - News) reports earnings on Tuesday after the bell, look for $0.24 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Late Tuesday after the close, look for $0.37 EPS when Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News) reports earnings. DBRN's PowerRating is 4.
Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) is set to report $0.06 EPS on Tuesday after trading. SIGM's PowerRating is 1.
Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) is expected to report $0.75 EPS on Tuesday after the close. FRK's PowerRating is 3.
Source: Tradingmarkets.com

Labels: AMWD, ARO, CHS, DBRN, FRK, Hot Stocks, JTX, SIGM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD - News) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday before the bell; look for $0.58 EPS. AMWD's PowerRating is 5.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings Tuesday before the bell; analysts are expecting -$0.38 EPS. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) announces earnings on Tuesday after trading hours, with analysts looking for $0.61 EPS. ARO's PowerRating is 5.
When Chico's (NYSE:CHS - News) reports earnings on Tuesday after the bell, look for $0.24 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Late Tuesday after the close, look for $0.37 EPS when Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News) reports earnings. DBRN's PowerRating is 4.
Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) is set to report $0.06 EPS on Tuesday after trading. SIGM's PowerRating is 1.
Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) is expected to report $0.75 EPS on Tuesday after the close. FRK's PowerRating is 3.

Labels: AMWD, ARO, CHS, DBRN, FRK, Hot Stocks, JTX, SIGM

Earnings season remains slow during the first few days of next week. Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Thor Industries (NYSE:THO - News) reports quarterly earnings on Monday during trading hours; expect $0.60 EPS. THO's PowerRating is 4.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News) announces earnings Monday after the close, look for $0.43 EPS. DCI's PowerRating is 5.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings Tuesday afternoon; watch for action leading up to the announcement. ARO's PowerRating is 4.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings early Tuesday, so be on the watch for heightened price-action beforehand. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News), Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) and Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) all report earnings Tuesday after the close; watch for higher volume and price movement as investors begin to wager on the earnings announcements. DBRN's PowerRating is 4, SIGM's PowerRating is 2, and FRK's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ARO, DBRN, DCI, FRK, JTX, SIGM, THO

Thor Industries (NYSE:THO - News) reports quarterly earnings on Monday during trading hours; expect $0.60 EPS. THO's PowerRating is 4.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News) announces earnings Monday after the close, look for $0.43 EPS. DCI's PowerRating is 5.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings Tuesday afternoon; watch for action leading up to the announcement. ARO's PowerRating is 4.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings early Tuesday, so be on the watch for heightened price-action beforehand. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News), Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) and Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) all report earnings Tuesday after the close; watch for higher volume and price movement as investors begin to wager on the earnings announcements. DBRN's PowerRating is 4, SIGM's PowerRating is 2, and FRK's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ARO, DBRN, DCI, FRK, JTX, SIGM, THO

With Thanksgiving on Thursday and a half-day of trading Friday, expect light volume and sparse action to close the week out. Here are 7 stocks to watch for the rest of this week from TradingMarkets.com:
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News) reports earnings on Monday after the close, so watch for action beforehand. DCI expects to report $0.43 EPS; DCI's PowerRating is 6.
Thor Industries (NYSE:THO - News) reports earnings Monday during trading hours; look for $0.62 EPS. THO's PowerRating is 5.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) and Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) are two of the major stocks reporting quarterly earnings on Tuesday of next week; watch for action to pick up as the date approaches. JTX's PowerRating is 5, and ARO's PowerRating is 5.
Amedisys (NASDAQ:AMED - News) is issuing a 4:3 stock split on November 27. AMED is currently trading around $40 a share; AMED's PowerRating is 6.
Ametek (NYSE:AME - News) is issuing a 3:2 stock split on November 27. AME is currently trading around $49 a share; AME's PowerRating is 4.
Brinker (NYSE:EAT - News) is issuing a 3:2 stock split on November 30. EAT is currently trading around $46 a share; EAT's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AME, AMED, ARO, DCI, EAT, JTX, THO