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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN - News) missed earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.30 EPS versus expectations of $0.32 EPS. DBRN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Verigy (NasdaqGS:VRGY - News) beat earnings estimates, with $0.58 EPS over $0.50 EPS. VRGY's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the market opens, with traders looking for $0.47 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When Brown Shoe (NYSE:BWS - News) announces quarterly results tomorrow morning, analysts will be watching for $0.64 EPS. BWS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Dollar Tree (NasdaqGS:DLTR - News) should announce $0.37 EPS on Wednesday morning. DLTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Coldwater Creek (NasdaqGS:CWTR - News) is expected to announce -$0.11 EPS on Wednesday after the market closes. CWTR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Jo-Ann Stores (NYSE:JAS - News) reports quarterly earnings tomorrow afternoon, traders will be watching for $0.28 EPS. JAS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

Labels: ARO, BWS, CWTR, DBRN, DLTR, Hot Stocks, JAS, VRGY

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.
Nice-Systems (NasdaqGS:NICE - News). NICE's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Western Refining (NYSE:WNR - News). WNR'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.
Silicom (NasdaqCM:SILC - News). SILC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN - News). DBRN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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.
Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S - News). S's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-day RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average with a 2-period RSI reading above 98 have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Imergent (NYSE:IIG - News). IIG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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: DBRN, Hot Stocks, IIG, JAS, NICE, S, SILC, WNR

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Lehman Brothers (NYSE:LEH - News) outperformed the other brokers after announcing better than expected earnings, and receiving an additional boost from the rate cut. LEH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
CarMax (NYSE:KMX - News) reports earnings on Wednesday morning, with traders looking for $0.29 EPS. KMX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN - News) should report $0.42 EPS before the market opens on Wednesday. DBRN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When General Mills (NYSE:GIS - News) reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday morning, be looking for $0.79 EPS. GIS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS - News) to announce $1.53 EPS tomorrow morning. MS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Apogee Enterprises (NasdaqGS:APOG - News) and CKE Restaurants (NYSE:CKR - News) both report earnings tomorrow afternoon, so watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. APOG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3, and CKR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: APOG, CKR, DBRN, GIS, Hot Stocks, KMX, LEH, MS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday:
Verifone (NYSE:PAY) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, with $0.39 EPS over an expected $0.37 EPS. PAY's PowerRating is 6.
Alkermes (NasdaqGS:ALKS) beat earnings on Tuesday after the close, announcing $0.03 EPS over an expected $0.01 EPS. ALKS's PowerRating is 6.
Daktronics (NasdaqGS:DAKT) announces earnings on Wednesday before the open; look for $0.08 EPS. DAKT's PowerRating is 3.
Dress Barn (NasdaqGS:DBRN) reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday morning before the market opens, with analysts watching for $0.31 EPS. DBRN's PowerRating is 6.
Joy Global (NasdaqGS:JOYG) should report $0.72 EPS before the bell on Wednesday. JOYG's PowerRating is 7.
When Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) announces earnings Wednesday morning, be looking for $0.62 EPS. RL's PowerRating is 6.
Analysts expect Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) to report $0.13 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens. WSM's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ALKS, DAKT, DBRN, Hot Stocks, JOYG, PAY, RL, WSM

Women's retailer Dress Barn Inc. on Tuesday posted a 35 percent rise in fiscal first-quarter profit on strong sales growth at its flagship and Maurices stores.
The company also raised its profit outlook for the year, sending shares higher in after-hours trading.
For the first quarter ended in October, net income increased to $27.4 million, or 40 cents per share, from $20.4 million, or 32 cents per share, in the year-earlier period. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial forecast earnings of 37 cents per share for the quarter.
Sales jumped 12 percent to $358.4 million from $318.9 million a year ago.

Labels: DBRN, Dress Barn Inc.

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.40 EPS vs an expected $0.37 EPS. DBRN's PowerRating is 5.
Chico's (NYSE:CHS - News) matched earnings on Tuesday after the bell with $0.24 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 6.
Restoration Hardware (NASDAQ:RSTO - News) beat earnings Tuesday after the close, with -$0.15 EPS vs a consensus of -$0.16 EPS. RSTO's PowerRating is 7.
DSW (NYSE:DSW - News) reports quarterly earnings on Wednesday before the close; look for $0.26 EPS. DSW's PowerRating is 7.
Opsware (NASDAQ:OPSW - News) announces earnings Wednesday morning, with analysts looking for $0 EPS. OPSW's PowerRating is 7.
Tiffany (NYSE:TIF - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the bell; expect $0.16 EPS. TIF's PowerRating is 6.
Synopsys (NASDAQ:SNPS - News) reports earnings on Wednesday afternoon, so watch for action leading up to the announcement. SNPS's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: CHS, DBRN, DSW, OPSW, RSTO, SNPS, TIF

American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD - News) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday before the bell; look for $0.58 EPS. AMWD's PowerRating is 5.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings Tuesday before the bell; analysts are expecting -$0.38 EPS. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) announces earnings on Tuesday after trading hours, with analysts looking for $0.61 EPS. ARO's PowerRating is 5.
When Chico's (NYSE:CHS - News) reports earnings on Tuesday after the bell, look for $0.24 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Late Tuesday after the close, look for $0.37 EPS when Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News) reports earnings. DBRN's PowerRating is 4.
Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) is set to report $0.06 EPS on Tuesday after trading. SIGM's PowerRating is 1.
Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) is expected to report $0.75 EPS on Tuesday after the close. FRK's PowerRating is 3.
Source: Tradingmarkets.com

Labels: AMWD, ARO, CHS, DBRN, FRK, Hot Stocks, JTX, SIGM

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
American Woodmark (NASDAQ:AMWD - News) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday before the bell; look for $0.58 EPS. AMWD's PowerRating is 5.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings Tuesday before the bell; analysts are expecting -$0.38 EPS. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) announces earnings on Tuesday after trading hours, with analysts looking for $0.61 EPS. ARO's PowerRating is 5.
When Chico's (NYSE:CHS - News) reports earnings on Tuesday after the bell, look for $0.24 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Late Tuesday after the close, look for $0.37 EPS when Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News) reports earnings. DBRN's PowerRating is 4.
Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) is set to report $0.06 EPS on Tuesday after trading. SIGM's PowerRating is 1.
Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) is expected to report $0.75 EPS on Tuesday after the close. FRK's PowerRating is 3.

Labels: AMWD, ARO, CHS, DBRN, FRK, Hot Stocks, JTX, SIGM

Earnings season remains slow during the first few days of next week. Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Thor Industries (NYSE:THO - News) reports quarterly earnings on Monday during trading hours; expect $0.60 EPS. THO's PowerRating is 4.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News) announces earnings Monday after the close, look for $0.43 EPS. DCI's PowerRating is 5.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings Tuesday afternoon; watch for action leading up to the announcement. ARO's PowerRating is 4.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings early Tuesday, so be on the watch for heightened price-action beforehand. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News), Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) and Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) all report earnings Tuesday after the close; watch for higher volume and price movement as investors begin to wager on the earnings announcements. DBRN's PowerRating is 4, SIGM's PowerRating is 2, and FRK's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ARO, DBRN, DCI, FRK, JTX, SIGM, THO

Thor Industries (NYSE:THO - News) reports quarterly earnings on Monday during trading hours; expect $0.60 EPS. THO's PowerRating is 4.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News) announces earnings Monday after the close, look for $0.43 EPS. DCI's PowerRating is 5.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) reports earnings Tuesday afternoon; watch for action leading up to the announcement. ARO's PowerRating is 4.
Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) reports earnings early Tuesday, so be on the watch for heightened price-action beforehand. JTX's PowerRating is 4.
Dress Barn (NASDAQ:DBRN - News), Sigma Designs (NASDAQ:SIGM - News) and Florida Rock (NYSE:FRK - News) all report earnings Tuesday after the close; watch for higher volume and price movement as investors begin to wager on the earnings announcements. DBRN's PowerRating is 4, SIGM's PowerRating is 2, and FRK's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: ARO, DBRN, DCI, FRK, JTX, SIGM, THO