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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
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.
Synovis Life Technologies (NasdaqGM:SYNO - News). SYNO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI - News). AYI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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.
Bob Evans (NasdaqGS:BOBE - News) & Campbell Soup (NYSE:CPB - News). BOBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2, and CPB'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.
Vail Resorts (NYSE:MTN - News). MTN'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.
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Labels: AYI, BOBE, CPB, MTN, SA, SYNO, Trading Ideas

On Tuesday's show, Cramer began by saying today is a perfect example of why you need to stay in the investing game. He said that Citigroup (C) went from a stock you must stay away from to a stock you must own after Abu Dhabi bought a large stake. It was also announced that they might buy into two more Dow stocks, so Cramer is looking for a way to profit from this trend. Cramer said focus on Halliburton (HAL) because it is trading at a large discount to other oil service stocks. He thinks that it could be worth $53 per share, and that these Arab states will invest in what they know, oil. One issue with the stock is that the company is hated by politicians in the U.S., but Cramer doesn't seem to think that Dubai or Abi Dhabi cares.
Then Cramer went to the phonelines. The first caller asked about opportunities in shale oil stocks, and Cramer recommended that people buy Suncor (SU) immediately. The next caller asked about the proposed takeover of BHP Billiton (BHP). Cramer is bullish on the stock and doesn't think it will be an issue.
Lighting Sector: One stock that Cramer likes is Acuity (AYI). It would be a good buyout target for Philips (PHG), and the stock didn't move up much on the news that Philips plans to buy several lighting companies to go with its buyout of Genlyte (GLYT). Also, this company will grow quickly with retro-fitting of old buildings that need to update their lighting. Another plus for AYI is it's a commerical building play, which is still going strong despite the problems in the residential housing market. Given the same valuation as Genlyte, it would be worth $57 per share.
Cramer came back fromt he lightning round and talked about a battle between two analysts over Starbucks (SBUX). FBR raised the stock to a buy, while CBIC lowered it to a sell on the same day. Cramer wanted to take a closer look at the stock, and after doing his homework, Cramer agreed with CBIC and is bearish on SBUX. He doesn't like the stock because the company has a lot of low priced quality competition, the stock has a contracting multiple, and growth is slowing. He thinks it would have to go well below 16 to be a buy.
The CEO of Aecom (ACM) was on the show, and announced quarterly earnings and guidance for 2008, and the stock dropped over 10% today. He said that the decreasing backlog is due to normal seasonal patterns in orders, and that they expect to continue their growth. He is bullish about the company and the stock. Cramer was disappointed and said that the company will have to show him that it is still on track next quarter before he will buy it again.

Labels: ACM, AYI, BHP, Citigroup Inc., CNBC, GLYT, HAL, Jim Cramer, Jim Cramer's Stop Trading, Lightning Round, Mad Money, Mad Money Lightning Round, Mad MOney Recap, SBUX, SU

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Immuco (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News) beat earnings on Wednesday with $0.25 EPS over an expected $0.22 EPS. BLUD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
SMART Modular Technologies (NasdaqGS:SMOD - News) missed earnings on Wednesday, announcing $0.17 EPS versus expectations of $0.18 EPS. SMOD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning before the bell, with analysts looking for $1.18 EPS. AYI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
When Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ - News) announces earnings tomorrow morning, watch for $0.32 EPS. STZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Family Dollar (NYSE:FDO - News) should report $0.25 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. FDO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Analysts are watching for Marriott (NYSE:MAR - News) to announce $0.30 EPS tomorrow morning. MAR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Research In Motion (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News) is expected to report $0.49 EPS after the bell tomorrow. RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.

Labels: AYI, BLUD, FDO, Hot Stocks, MAR, RIMM, SMOD, STZ

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI - News) reports earnings Wednesday before the market opens; look for $0.49 EPS. AYI's PowerRating is 5.
When Best Buy (NYSE:BBY - News) announces quarterly earnings Wednesday morning, watch for $1.52 EPS. BBY's PowerRating is 4.
Blyth Industries (NYSE:BTH - News) looks set to report $0.60 EPS tomorrow before the open. BTH's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts will be watching for Circuit City (NYSE:CC - News) to report $0.64 EPS early Wednesday. CC's PowerRating is 4.
Greenbrier (NYSE:GBX - News) should announce $0.54 EPS Wednesday morning before the bell. GBX's PowerRating is 6.
Monsanto (NYSE:MON - News) reports earnings tomorrow, with analysts expecting $0.93 EPS. MON's PowerRating is 5.
MSC Industrial (NYSE:MSM - News) should announce $0.61 EPS tomorrow morning. MSM's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AYI, BBY, BTH, CC, GBX, MON, MSM