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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Piedmont (NYSE:PNY - News) reports earnings on Monday before the bell, with traders looking for -$0.05 EPS. PNY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
When Immucor (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News) reports earnings on Wednesday after the close, traders will be watching for $0.24 EPS. BLUD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
KB Home (NYSE:KBH - News) dropped about 3.5% on Friday, following an extremely weak new home sales report out of the U.S. KBH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Pulte Homes (NYSE:PHM - News) also fell on the news, down over 2% for the day. PHM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Cal-Maine Foods (NasdaqGM:CALM - News) rallied 9% on Friday after announcing a massive increase in Q2 net income from the same period last year. CALM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
CDC Corporation (NasdaqGM:CHINA - News) rallied 23% on Friday after announcing that the company's directors and executives have purchased nearly 500k shares of the company over the last week. CHINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
Checkpoint Software (NYSE:CKP - News) rallied 15% after announcing a new CEO. CKP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: BLUD, CALM, CHINA, CKP, Hot Stocks, KBH, PHM, PNY

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 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.
Kendle International (NasdaqGS:KNDL - News). KNDL'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.
Horizon Lines (NYSE:HRZ - News). HRZ'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.
National Instruments (NasdaqGS:NATI - News) . NATI'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.
Immucor (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News). BLUD'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.
Countrywide Financial (NYSE:CFC - News) & Lennary (NYSE:LEN - News). CFC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and LEN'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.
Abbot Laboratories (NYSE:ABT - News). ABT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: ABT, BLUD, CFC, Hot Stocks, HRZ, KNDL, LEN, NATI

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:
RPM (NYSE:RPM - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.55 EPS. RPM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Wolverine (NYSE:WWW - News) should announce $0.53 EPS before the stock market opens on Wednesday morning. WWW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Immucor (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News) is looking to report $0.22 EPS on Wednesday after the bell. BLUD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News) announced plans to cut 600 jobs related to its home loan division; MS rallied over 3% on the news. MS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Ford (NYSE:F - News) announced that U.S. sales of light vehicles fell more than 20% in September; F rallied nearly 4% despite the news. Rival General Motors (NYSE:GM - News) managed to record a slight jump in sales, while Toyota (NYSE:TM - News) also posted a decline. F's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, TM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and GM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: BLUD, F, Ford Motor co., General Motors Corp., GM, Hot Stocks, Morgan Stanley, MS, RPM, TM, Toyota Motor Corp., WWW

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Immucor (NasdaqGS:BLUD - News) beat earnings Wednesday afternoon, announcing $0.21 EPS over an expected $0.19 EPS. BLUD's PowerRating is 4.
Sealy (NYSE:ZZ - News) missed earnings Wednesday; analysts were looking for $0.27 EPS, but ZZ only announced $0.26 EPS. ZZ's PowerRating is 5.
A. Schulman (NasdaqGS:SHLM - News) announces earnings on Thursday before the bell; look for $0.16 EPS. SHLM's PowerRating is 6.
Centennial Communications (NasdaqGS:CYCL - News) reports quarterly earnings Thursday before the market opens, with analysts looking for $0.01 EPS. CYCL's PowerRating is 4.
When Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ - News) reports tomorrow morning, watch for $0.34 EPS. STZ's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts will be watching for Matrix Service (NasdaqGM:MTRX - News) to announce $0.17 EPS Thursday before the market opens. MTRX's PowerRating is 3.
RPM Incorporated (NYSE:RPM - News) is set to announce $0.07 EPS Thursday morning. RPM's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: BLUD, CYCL, Hot Stocks, MTRX, RPM, SHLM, STZ, ZZ

Bullish calls:
Denny's (NASDAQ: DENN - News): ‘ is so right ... a restructuring story ... paying off debt ... earnings going to go up. Getting to where it should have been two years ago. Two thumbs up, way up.’Mentor (NYSE: MNT - News): ‘There's room for Mentor, but it is not as good as AGN.’Allergan (NYSE: AGN - News)MasterCard (NYSE: MA - News): ‘Pull the trigger [buy] . ... There's nothing wrong, we just found out JPMorgan had 17% growth in the credit card business ... I'm staying bullish ... been bullish for 50 points ... not backing away.’Immucor (NASDAQ: BLUD - News): ‘This company does terrific laboratory work. ... Well-run, it's a good company ... fabulous growth. Sells about one times earnings. What's not to like?’Global Sources (NASDAQ: GSOL - News): ‘You know, I like this company. You know, it's an Internet play ... hit 52-week high ... but I'm not backing away.’Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK - News): ‘They've restructured the company ... so well-run ... I like the utilities here, and Duke is one of the best in the country.’Genentech (NYSE: DNA - News)
Bearish calls:
Ship Finance International (NYSE: SFL - News):‘Too many very large carriers being built. That could drive the rates down. They may not be able to pay the dividend. Put me in the Don'tBuy" camp.’Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO - News): ‘Mutual funds are piling out of Valero. ... Even though it's dirt cheap, I don't want you to buy Valero.’MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM - News): 'Ring the Register!’MGI Pharma (NASDAQ: MOGN - News)

Labels: AGN, BLUD, DENN, DNA, DUK, GSOL, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, MA, Mad Money, MGM, MNT, MOGN, SFL, VLO

1. Immucor (BLUD)
Composite Rating: 99*. Maker of blood transfusion products grew fiscal second-quarter profit by 62% to 21 cents a share. Volume % Change**: +346%

2. BMC Software (BMC)
Composite Rating: 99. Enterprise software maker's return on equity jumped to 20.5% in 2006 from 9.6% in 2005. Volume % Change: +107%

3. Telefonica (TEF)
Composite Rating: 98. Spanish telecom services provider is the world’s fourth-largest telecom firm. Volume % Change: +335%

4. American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS)
Composite Rating: 98. Apparel retailer’s December same store sales jumped 13%, beating estimates of 8.7%. Volume % Change: +126%

5. Netgear (NTGR)
Composite Rating: 98. Networking equipment maker owns four straight quarters of rising sales growth. Volume % Change: +109%

6. Vasco Data Security (VDSI)
Composite Rating: 97. RBC Capital Markets starts coverage of computer security firm with outperform rating. Volume % Change: +225%

7. Systemax (SYX)
Composite Rating: 97. Computer hardware distributor owns six straight quarters of triple-digit earnings growth. Volume % Change: +174%

8. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP)
Composite Rating: 97. Chinese energy giant announces joint venture w/Air Products and Chemicals. Volume % Change: +145%

9. Comcast Class A (CMCSK)
Composite Rating: 96. Communications provider will invest additional $80 million to upgrade network infrastructure in eight Bay Area communities. Volume % Change: +121%

10. Equinix (EQIX)
Composite Rating: 94. Mutual fund ownership of networking firm jumped to 135 funds from 95 three quarters ago. Volume % Change: +121%

Labels: AEOS, BLUD, BMC, CMCSK, EQIX, NTGR, SNP, SYX, TEF, VDSI

1. Immucor (BLUD) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 99*. Maker of blood transfusion products grew fiscal second-quarter profit by 62% to 21 cents a share. Volume % Change**: +346%
2. BMC Software (BMC) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 99. Enterprise software maker's return on equity jumped to 20.5% in 2006 from 9.6% in 2005. Volume % Change: +107%
3. Telefonica (TEF) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 98. Spanish telecom services provider is the world’s fourth-largest telecom firm. Volume % Change: +335%
4. American Eagle Outfitters (AEOS) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 98. Apparel retailer’s December same store sales jumped 13%, beating estimates of 8.7%. Volume % Change: +126%
5. Netgear (NTGR) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 98. Networking equipment maker owns four straight quarters of rising sales growth. Volume % Change: +109%
6. Vasco Data Security (VDSI) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 97. RBC Capital Markets starts coverage of computer security firm with outperform rating. Volume % Change: +225%
7. Systemax (SYX) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 97. Computer hardware distributor owns six straight quarters of triple-digit earnings growth. Volume % Change: +174%
8. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 97. Chinese energy giant announces joint venture w/Air Products and Chemicals. Volume % Change: +145%
9. Comcast Class A (CMCSK) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 96. Communications provider will invest additional $80 million to upgrade network infrastructure in eight Bay Area communities. Volume % Change: +121%
10. Equinix (EQIX) - View IBD Stock Checkup
Composite Rating: 94. Mutual fund ownership of networking firm jumped to 135 funds from 95 three quarters ago. Volume % Change: +121%
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Labels: AEOS, BLUD, BMC, CMCSK, EQIX, NTGR, SNP, SYX, TEF, VDSI

With only two days left in Santas officially sanctioned rally, much of that bull has already been put to rest. For the abbreviated and suspect work week, the NASDAQ Composite ($COMPQ) and S&P500 ($SPX) saw fit to tack on another .60% thereabouts and onto their existing yearly and not-so-ruff gainers of 10% to 14%.There were no Monday morning marriage agreements this past week, seeing how the home offices were closed for the holiday. However, the market did kick things off on the right foot Tuesday. Handily lower oil prices (USO) on a discounting of idle supply threats from Iran and mild weather on the east coast [down -2.40% on week] helped traders along with profit-engine leadership from the energy sector. The bulls had further help in a no headlines required situation, as an existing and well-positioned technical bounce and seasonal window were gifts left for Wall Streeters still watching the flickering red and green lights. Wednesday offered up some pleasant surprises with light fare M & A stories from Cenveo (CVO) and McClatchy (MNI), continued weakness in crude and the bottom is in cheer on the housing front (XHB). All told, the fodder was sufficient to keep the bulls happy for a second session of upside seasonal gifts. Call it a case of investor indigestion, schnitzeling or perhaps concern over what really matters in the investment decision: Thursday and Friday saw the few remaining investors, pressuring ever-so-slightly, Santas window of opportunity. In the weeks heaviest dose of economic realities, Thursdays better-than-expected economic reports were also apparently seen as the stronger-than-wanted variety. Call it a Catch-22 situation for market bulls intent on the Fed lowering rates in early 2007. That said, surprises pointing to a steadier economy courtesy of the Chicago PMI, existing home sales, weekly claims and a happy consumer resulted in across-the-board spikes on interest rate instruments and a definitive change of tune towards the possibility of the Fed easing its monetary policy. Speaking of investors changing their tune, closing out the week and a day without one iota of economic news, Apple (AAPL) received a tune up of sorts with more than a few folks doing more than just listening in. After two sessions of nefarious stock-option headlines that involved the man behind the music, Steve Jobs & Co. reached an agreement with the Feds. Apple announced that while Mr. Jobs did recommend favorable grants for a few key executives back in 2001, that he didnt personally partake in the inflated gratuities. As such, the company agreed to take an $84 million charge linked to the prior accounting mishap and the SEC, for their part, might have to go search for another high-profile whipping boy.
ON TAP THIS WEEK
The abbreviated work week of just three sessions will be a fairly busy one for economic watchdogs. Manufacturing on the national level courtesy of the ISM index will kick off the New Year for investors. With mixed regional reports of late and the index currently at the contraction/expansion level of 50, a reading removed from that key level will have the capacity to induce further rate debates amongst bulls and bears. The most important report however, or at least heralded, will be Fridays jobs data. Both the speed at which the slowdown is occurring, as well as possible wage-based inflation pressures will be the focus of the release and a Street torn as to what might be better for 2007s market-based Drive for Five.
Wednesday Economic: Construction Spend (-.6%), ISM Index (50), Auto / Truck Sales (5.2M, 7.3M) Earnings: Immucor (BLUD), Sonic (SONC), Merix (MERX)
Thursday Economic: Weekly Claims (318K), Factory Orders (1.4%), ISM Services (57) Earnings: Monsanto (MON), Texas Industries (TXI), Constellation Brands (STZ), Healthways (HWAY), Xyratex (XRTX)FridayEconomic: Nonfarm (110K), Unemployment (4.5%), Hourly Wages (.3%)Earnings: Shaw Group (SGR), Global Payment (GPN)
By Chris Tyler, Optionetics.com

Labels: AAPL, BLUD, CVO, GPN, HWAY, MERX, MNI, MON, SGR, SONC, SPX, STZ, TXI, USO, XHB, XRTX

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
The NYSE and Nasdaq will be closed on Tuesday, January 2, in honor of Gerald Ford.
Immucor (NASDAQ:BLUD - News) announces earnings on Wednesday afternoon, with analysts looking for $0.18 EPS. BLUD's PowerRating is 5.
Sonic (NASDAQ:SONC - News) reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday afternoon; watch for $0.19 EPS. SONC's PowerRating is 5.
InterVoice (NASDAQ:INTV - News) announces earnings on Wednesday after the close; look for $0.04 EPS.
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News) announced that the company was aware of CEO Steve Jobs' options deal, but that the deal was legal and Jobs did not benefit. AAPL's PowerRating is 8.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber (NYSE:GT - News) announced a 3-year deal with the United Steelworkers union, which will save the company about $300 million a year. GT's PowerRating is 4.
It was reported that Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC - News) agreed to sell its Putnam Investments money-management unit for $3.9 billion. MMC's PowerRating is 5.
AT&T (NYSE:T - News) agreed to more government concessions in its takeover of BellSouth, which would be the largest telecommunications merger in U.S. history. T's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AAPL, BLUD, GT, Hot Stocks, INTV, MMC, SONC, T