Jim Cramer Blog

Here are 7 options to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Options Indicators page. The list is created using OptionVue options analysis software.
Most Underpriced Calls: These are the most under priced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Goldman Sachs Oct 220.0 Calls (NYSE:GS - News). GS' PowerRating is 4.
Most Underpriced Puts: These are the most under priced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Explosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are under priced, this list finds the most under priced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely under priced.
Ctrip.com International Aug 40 Puts (NasdaqGS:CTRP - News). CTRP's PowerRating is 5.
Most Overpriced Calls: These are the most overpriced calls of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of calls for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual calls. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Foster Wheeler Aug 110.0 Calls (NasdaqGS:FWLT - News). FWLT's PowerRating is 6.
Most Overpriced Puts: These are the most overpriced puts of all stocks in our database. While the Equities Implosion List finds groups of puts for individual equities that are overpriced, this list finds the most overpriced individual puts. Thus, the options listed here will tend to be more severely overpriced.
Bear Stearns Sep 90.0 Puts (NYSE:CFC - News). BSC's PowerRating is 4.
Stocks with Abnormal Call Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual call option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Call Volume Alerts list suggests a possible takeover, extraordinarily good earnings report, or other news which may favorably affect the stock.
Cymer Inc. (NasdaqGS:CYMI - News). CYMI's PowerRating is 5.
Stocks with Abnormal Put Volume: These are stocks which showed unusual put option volume not easily explained by arbitrage operations. The appearance of a stock on the Put Volume Alerts list suggests an extraordinarily negative earnings report, or other news which may negatively affect the stock.
Motorola (NYSE:MOT - News). MOT's PowerRating is 5.
Abnormal Put/Call $ Volume: These stocks have the highest dollar put volume in relation to their call volume. These high ratios are indicative of extreme bearish sentiment in the underlying stock.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA - News). AA's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: AA, CFC, CTRP, CYMI, FWLT, GS, MOT, stock options

Cymer Inc., which makes deep-ultraviolet laser lights for chip makers, said Thursday its second-quarter profit rose 9 percent to solidly beat Wall Street's expectations -- despite falling revenue.
For the quarter ended June 30, net income rose to $24.9 million, or 67 cents per share, from $22.6 million, or 55 cents per share, in the prior-year quarter.
Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected earnings of 51 cents per share.
Lower costs help boost profits as costs of product sales fell 20 percent and sales and marketing costs dropped 22 percent in the quarter.
Revenue, though, tumbled 19 percent to $122.9 million from $135.4 million in the second quarter of 2006. Analysts predicted revenue of $126.4 million.

Labels: Cymer Inc., CYMI

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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Disney (NYSE:DIS) & Ceridian (NYSE:CEN). DIS's PowerRating is 6, and CEN's PowerRating 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.
Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) & Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF). EAT's PowerRating is 6, and ANF's PowerRating 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.
Sun Healthcare (NasdaqGM:SUNH) & Alcon (NYSE:ACL). SUNH's PowerRating is 7, and ACL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Cymer Incorporated (NasdaqGS:CYMI). CYMI's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ACL, ANF, CEN, CYMI, DIS, EAT, Hot Stocks, SUNH