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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
China Medical Technologies (NasdaqGS:CMED - News) reports earnings on Tuesday morning before the bell; watch for $0.29 EPS. CMED's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Corinthian Colleges (NasdaqGS:COCO - News) is expected to announce $0.04 EPS before the bell on Tuesday. COCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for Sanderson Farms (NasdaqGS:SAFM - News) to report $1.93 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday morning. SAFM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Tuesday Morning (NasdaqGS:TUES - News) will report earnings before the bell tomorrow; look for $0.05 EPS. TUES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Borders Group (NYSE:BGP - News), Dycom (NYSE:DY - News) and Micros Systems (NasdaqGS:MCRS - News) all report on Tuesday afternoon after the market closes, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. BGP's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, DY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4 and MCRS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Correction: On Friday, August 24, we reported that Computer Sciences (NYSE:CSC - News) was due to report on Monday, August 27. The company has not scheduled an earnings announcement for its next reporting quarter.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: BGP, CMED, COCO, CSC, DY, Hot Stocks, MCRS, SAFM, TUES

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
On Friday, Gap (NYSE:GPS - News) rose 5% after announcing that Q2 profit rose 19% from the year before. GPS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
American Woodmark (NasdaqGS:AMWD - News) gained 7% on Friday, after the company increased its dividend and initiated a $100 million stock buyback. AMWD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Recent IPO Blackstone (NYSE:BX - News) announced that a proposed tax bill legislation currently in the Senate would triple the private-equity firm's yearly taxes. BX does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to a short trading history.
Computer Sciences (NYSE:CSC - News) reports quarterly earnings on Monday after the close, with analysts looking for $0.71 EPS. CSC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Shanda Interactive (NasdaqGS:SNDA - News) should report $0.36 EPS after the bell on Monday. SNDA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
CDC Corporation (NasdaqGM:CHINA - News) and China Medical Technologies (NasdaqGS:CMED - News) both report earnings on Tuesday before the bell, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the close on Monday. CHINA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4, and CMED's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AMWD, Blackstone Group, BX, CHINA, CMED, CSC, GPS, Hot Stocks

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
Gaps Down 5% or More: These are stocks that gap 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 gap 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.
Guess (NYSE:GES - News). GES's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Allegheny Technologies (NYSE:ATI - News). ATI's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Boeing (NYSE:BA - News). BA'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.
Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS - News). BKS's PowerRating is 7.
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.
Computer Sciences (NYSE:CSC - News). CSC's PowerRating 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.
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS - News). LVS's PowerRating is 8.
Bearish
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.
Global Industries (NasdaqGS:GLBL - News). GLBL's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ATI, BA, BKS, CSC, GES, GLBL, Hot Stocks, LVS

Actions Semiconductor Co. (NasdaqGM:ACTS - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose, with unit shipments at an all-time high, to $21.3 million, or 25 cents per American Depositary Share, from $19.9 million, or 24 cents per ADS, during the same period in the prior year.
Atmos Energy Corp. (NYSE:ATO - News) reported first-quarter net earnings of $81.3 million, or 97 cents a share, compared with $71 million, or 88 cents a share, in the same period last year, as the cost of purchased gas dropped.
Atwood Oceanics Inc. (NYSE:ATW - News) reported first-quarter net earnings of $21.1 million, or 67 cents a share, up from $14.5 million, or 47 cents a share, during the year-ago period. The Houston-based drilling contractor posted revenue of $88.8 million vs. $55.4 million.
Blackboard Inc. (NasdaqGS:BBBB - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $201,000, or a penny a share, down from $23.1 million, or 79 cents a share, during the year-ago period.
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.
CB Richard Ellis Group Inc. (NYSE:CBG - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose, buoyed by "strong" leasing activity, to $125.1 million, or 53 cents a share, from $95.4 million, or 41 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year.
Cheesecake Factory (NasdaqGS:CAKE - News) said its fourth-quarter income was off from the prior year's levels, but the casual dining restaurateur's sales climbed 18%, thanks to increased traffic at its Grand Lux outlets.
Computer Sciences Corp. (NYSE:CSC - News) said that net income for its fiscal third-quarter fell 78%, and the company is delaying filing a full earnings report with regulators until it has completed an ongoing internal review of stock options grant practices.
CPI International Inc. (NasdaqGM:CPII - News) reported first-quarter net earnings of $5.84 million, or 33 cents a share, up from $2.22 million, or 15 cents a share, during the year-ago period.
Equity Residential Properties Trust (NYSE:EQR - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $465.1 million vs. $225.9 million during the year-ago period. Net income available to common shareholders was $457.6 million, or $1.54 a share, compared with $215.2 million, or 74 cents a share, a year ago.
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.
FMC Corp. (NYSE:FMC - News) said fourth-quarter net income fell, as restructuring charges rose, to $12.9 million, or 33 cents a share, from $25.3 million, or 64 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year.
Kforce Inc. (NasdaqGS:KFRC - News) said fourth-quarter net income rose, as revenue per billing day gained, to $9.26 million, or 22 cents a share, from $6.86 million, or 17 cents a share, during the same period in the prior year.
Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE:NBR - News) posted a big jump in its fourth-quarter earnings as lofty energy prices and strong international demand put a premium on the company's drill rigs and oilfield services.
Nalco Holding Co. (NYSE:NLC - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $37.9 million, or 26 cents a share, up 50% from $25.2 million, or 17 cents a share, during the year-ago period. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization were $193 million vs. $163 million a year ago.
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. (NYSE:PXD - News) reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $27.7 million, or 22 cents a share, compared with $140.8 million, or $1.08 a share, in the same period last year, as oil and gas revenue dropped.
Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. (NYSE:RL - News) said it has named John Alchin, Comcast Corp.'s (NYSE:CCT - News) co-chief financial officer, to its board.
RenaissanceRe Holdings (NYSE:RNR - News) reported a huge quarterly profit, but the reinsurer cut its 2007 premium forecast citing softening prices and the impact of a new Florida insurance law.

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