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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Carolina Group (NYSE:CG - News) reports earnings on Monday before the market opens; watch for $1.37 EPS. CG's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Hasbro (NYSE:HAS - News) announces quarterly results on Monday before the bell, with traders looking for $0.81 EPS. HAS's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Syntax-Brillian (NasdaqGM:BRLC - News) is expected to announce $0.01 EPS before the market opens on Monday morning. BRLC's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
Traders and analysts are looking for Valspar (NYSE:VAL - News) $0.23 EPS on Monday morning before the bell. VAL's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
99 Cents Only (NYSE:NDN - News) reports earnings on Monday afternoon, with traders watching for $0.11 EPS. NDN's Short Term PowerRating is 4.
Comstock (NYSE:CRK - News) is expected to announce $0.51 EPS on Monday afternoon. CRK's Short Term PowerRating is 5.
Cutera (NasdaqGS:CUTR - News) is set to report $0.41 EPS on Monday afternoon once the market closes. CUTR's Short Term PowerRating is 5.

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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
Laps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that lap down by 5% or more and are trading above their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading above their 200-day moving average that lap down by more than 5% have shown positive returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Goldcorp (NYSE:GG - News) & Petrochina (NYSE:PTR - News). GG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8, and PTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Blue Coat Systems (NasdaqGM:BCSI - News). BCSI's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Esterline Technology (NYSE:ESL - News). ESL'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.
Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News). AAPL's PowerRating (for Traders) is 9.
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.
Adobe Systems (NasdaqGS:ADBE - News). ADBE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
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.
Jo-Ann Stores (NYSE:JAS - News). JAS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Labels: AAPL, ADBE, BCSI, CG, ESL, JAS, PTR, Trading Ideas

Trish Regan hosted. CitiGroup was the first topic, in who will become the company’s new CEO. Chairman Robert Rubin says the new CEO must have a strong international focus, and will take some time to reach a decision. Former CEO; Weill says he is willing to help CitiGroup in anyway he can, however he is not interested in running the firm. Google confirms entry into mobile phone software market. It is reported that it will not be available until the second half of 2008. Donald Coxe says mining stocks are the investments to look at, and to avoid stocks that are intertwined with the dollar. Average gas price is back up to $3.00, for the first time since this past summer. Financial stocks are the worst performers today. Dick Parsons is expected to announce today that he will step down as CEO of Time Warner at the end of the year. Jeff Bawkes will be his successor as of Jan 1st. The Writers Guild Strike was covered next. Digital distribution rights are the issue. Talk shows will be hit first. The media landscape could be altered forever, following the strike. 12-13,000 writers are striking, leaving countless employees without a script to maintain shows. Dallas Cowboys’ owner; Jerry Jones was on next. He says millions of fans could miss seeing the cowboys if they do not choose their network correctly. Jones, also a chairman with the NFL Network, says the NFL Network is in 35 million peoples homes, but not offered through many digital services. He adds that he and others are working to get the Network offered to as many of their fans as possible. Warren Buffet and supermodel Gisele were next. Gisele says, as a result of the depreciation of the dollar, she wishes to be paid in Euros.

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CEO Interview Mark Hurd, Hewlett-Packard (HPQ)
Tech has “convincingly moved into the leadership position,” commented Cramer adding that his often touted pick, Hewlett-Packard is head of the pack. The stock saw an upside surprise of 5 cents in the last quarter, and has H-P has benefited from the ongoing price war among component suppliers. Mark Hurd added “The best days of H-P are head of it, not behind it,” and credited the company’s success with growth and strong fundamentals. Concerning H-P’s $1.6 billion acquisition of $1.6 billion acquisition Opsware, Hurd said, "we buy companies that are leaders." Cramer likes the fact that 65% of H-P’s revenues are from overseas and at $50, he thinks H-P is the cheapest big-cap tech stock.
Bucking Starbucks: Peet’s Coffee (PEET)
With the passing of Alred Peet, Cramer paid tribute by touting his coffee company, Peet’s Coffee which pre-dated and perhaps inspired Starbucks. Unlike its more famous rival, Peet’s has enormous growth potential, according to Cramer. Peet’s plans to open 30 stores next year, and iat $25.75 is a safe, recession-proof stock.
Nothing Could Be Finer than to Be in Carolina Group (CG)
While many investors are busy choosing between Altria’s domestic and international company after its breakup, Cramer suggests looking at Carolina Group, which is a unit of Loews and owns Newport, the best-selling brand of menthol cigarettes. Newport accounts for 9% of the company’s sales volume, and while the sales of other cigarettes are declining, menthol is on the rise. Cramer notes after CG settles a class-action lawsuit, it is likely to raise its dividend from 2.3% to $6.4%. He not only likes CG’s yield, but he also believes in the company’s growth potential.
Mad Mail: Halliburton (HAL), Tim Horton’s (THI) Cramer agreed with a mailer who expressed doubts about Halliburton, and he added HAL did not spin of KBR correctly. In addition, Cramer was disappointed HAL missed the opportunity to buy Global Sante Fe, which was acquired by Transocean. When asked about Tim Horton, Cramer said it is too expensive and prefers Peet’s.
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