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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.
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.
Diana Shipping (NYSE:DSX - News). DSX'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.
Wynn Resorts (NasdaqGS:WYNN - News). WYNN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
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.
Research In Motion (NasdaqGS:RIMM - News). RIMM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
Laps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that lap up by 5% or more and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving average that lap up by more than 5% have shown negative returns, on average, 1-day, 2-days and 1-week later. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Jamba (NasdaqGM:JMBA - News). JMBA's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
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.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News). GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
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.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS - News). DDS'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.
Fannie Mae (NYSE:FNM - News). FNM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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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.
Meyers Industries (NYSE:MYE - News). MYE'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.
Pilgrim's Pride (NYSE:PPC - News). PPC'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 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.
Starwood Hotels (NYSE:HOT - News). HOT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Yahoo (NasdaqGS:YHOO - News). YHOO'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.
AES Corporation (NYSE:AES - News). AES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS - News). DDS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS - News) is expected to report $0.02 EPS on Tuesday morning before the stock market opens. DDS's PowerRating is 4.

When Fossil (NasdaqGS:FOSL - News) announces earnings on Tuesday morning, watch for $0.20 EPS. FOSL's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are watching for GigaMedia (NasdaqGM:GIGM - News) to announce $0.15 EPS before the bell rings tomorrow morning. GIGM's PowerRating is 2.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD - News) should announce $0.74 EPS when the company reports earnings on Tuesday morning. HD's PowerRating is 5.
TJX (NYSE:TJX - News) and Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT - News)both report earnings before the bell tomorrow morning; TJX should announce $0.36 EPS, and WMT should hit $0.77 EPS. TJX's PowerRating is 4, and WMT's PowerRating is 4.
Agilent (NYSE:A - News) reports Tuesday afternoon; watch for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the close. A's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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The major indexes were mixed today, with the Dow Jones and S&P trading slightly lower and the Nasdaq eking out a gain. Oil prices continued to spike higher getting ever closer to that physiological $70 level. Natural gas was once again the big loser on the day in the energy complex, as prices slid -43 cents to $6.65. Treasuries eased a bit, with the benchmark 10-year note yielding 5.11%.
The FOMC left interest rates unchanged at 5.25% noting that they are not fully convinced that inflation has slowed. The committee did say that inflation modestly improved, while growth is expected to be moderate. The FOMC did point to inflation as still being the greatest risk to the economy, however. In other economic news today, the Commerce Department said the economy expanded at an annual rate of 0.7% last quarter, the slowest rate in nearly four years. Wall Street economists had expected a rise of 0.8%.
Shares of Beazer Homes (Nasdaq: BZH) fell -9.6% on the trading day after the company fired its CFO after he attempted to shed documents. The FBI is currently investing Beazer for fraud. Continuing recent poor momentum of the housing sector, KB Home (NYSE: KBH) reported a massive loss for the period just ended. For the second quarter, the homebuilder posted a loss from continuing operations of -$174.2 million, or -$2.26 a share, on a -36% drop in revenues. The majority of the loss was attributed to an inventory charge that came to $308.2 million. New home orders fell -3%. Shares finished the day down -1.3%
General Motors (NYSE: GM), meanwhile, agreed to sell its Allison Transmission unit to a group of private equity firms. GM will sell the unit to The Carlyle Group and Onex for $5.6 billion. The deal will allow the automotive giant to free up cash. Shares of GM rose 2.1% on the day.
Shares of retailing giant Dillard's (NYSE: DDS) rose by 8.1% after an investment company said that it is seeking changes at the clothing retailer. Barington Capital Group, which owns a 3.2% stake in Dillard's, said it is looking to make changes at the top, citing recent inconsistent results.
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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Pacific Sun (NasdaqGS:PSUN) matched earnings on Monday after the close with -$0.04 EPS. PSUN's PowerRating is 5.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) announces earnings on Tuesday morning before the bell; look for $2.15 EPS. AZO's PowerRating is 5.
BJ's Wholesale (NYSE:BJ) is expected to announce $0.20 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday morning. BJ's PowerRating is 5.
When Children's Place (NasdaqGS:PLCE) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday morning, look for $0.43 EPS. PLCE's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are watching for Dillard's (NYSE:DDS) to announce $0.73 EPS before the market opens on Tuesday. DDS's PowerRating is 5.
GigaMedia (NasdaqGM:GIGM) should report $0.14 EPS before the bell on Tuesday morning. GIGM's PowerRating is 4.
Staples (NasdaqGS:SPLS) looks set to announce $0.29 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens. SPLS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AZO, BJ, DDS, GIGM, Hot Stocks, PLCE, PSUN, SPLS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Krispy Kreme (NYSE:KKD - News) missed earnings on Thursday afternoon, announcing -$0.39 EPS when analysts were looking for $0.01 EPS. KKD's PowerRating is 5.
General Electric (NYSE:GE - News) announces earnings before the open on Friday; look for $0.44 EPS. GE's PowerRating is 5.
Infosys (NasdaqGS:INFY - News) reports earnings before the market opens on Friday, with analysts looking for $0.40 EPS. INFY's PowerRating is 5.
Advanced Magnetics (NasdaqGM:AMAG - News) announced positive test results for a new iron-replacement drug. AMAG's PowerRating is 3.
Retailers Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE:ANF - News) and Dillards (NYSE:DDS - News) both announced positive same-store sales results for March. ANF's PowerRating is 5, and DDS's PowerRating is 5.
MedImmune (NasdaqGS:MEDI - News) announced that the board has granted management authority to explore the sale of the company. MEDI's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: AMAG, ANF, DDS, GE, Hot Stocks, INFY, KKD, MEDI

U.S.-listed shares of Chinese companies plunged in the wake of the overnight sell-off in Shanghai. Shares of Mindray Medical (NYSE:MR - News), Guangshen Railway Company Ltd. (NYSE:GSH - News), Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL - News), China Southern Airlines (NYSE:ZNH - News) and Aluminum Corp. China (NYSE:ACH - News) all fell on heavier-than-average volume.
Shares of 11 exchange traded funds based on Asian markets fell sharply Tuesday, reflecting fears of economic upset after the Shanghai stock market fell almost 9% overnight. ETFs such as iShares:FTSE/Xinhua (NYSE:FXI - News), PowerShares Golden Dragon (AMEX:PGJ - News) and iShares MSCI Singapore Index Fund (AMEX:EWS - News) were hit hard.
Apple Inc. (NasdaqGS:AAPL - News) shares slumped after the company said Monday it would delay the release of its AppleTV set-top box product until mid-March. The AppleTV had originally been scheduled to be shipped in February, but an Apple spokeswoman said, "Wrapping up AppleTV is taking a few weeks longer than we projected."
AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:AZO - News) said second-quarter net income for the three months ended Feb. 10 rose 6.2% to $103 million, or $1.46 a share, from $97 million, or $1.25 a share in the year-ago period. Sales rose to $1.3 billion from $1.25 billion. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial forecast earnings of $1.45 a share and revenue of $1.3 billion, on average.
Blockbuster Inc.'s (NYSE:BBI - News) fourth-quarter profit dropped sharply on higher corporate expenses, the video rental company said Tuesday. Blockbuster earned $12.9 million, or 5 cents a share, down from $18 million, or 9 cents, in the fourth quarter of 2005. On an adjusted basis, the company said it would have earned $20.4 million, or 9 cents a share, vs. $25.0 million, or 12 cents. Revenue came in up 1.4% to $1.51 billion on an increase in worldwide same-store merchandise sales -- sales at stores open more than a year -- and favorable currency. The average estimate of analyst polled by Thomson Financial had been for Blockbuster to earn 5 cents a share on revenue of $1.47 billion.
Cabela's Inc. (NYSE:CAB - News) said it is filing a preliminary prospectus supplement with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding a public offering of 4.1 million shares.
CBRE Realty Finance Inc. (NYSE:CBF - News) shares dropped after the Hartford, Conn.-based commercial real estate finance company reported fourth-quarter net earnings of $3.5 million, or 12 cents a share, up from $1.73 million, or 9 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Adjusted funds from operations rose to $5.9 million, or 19 cents a share, from $2.5 million, or 13 cents a share, last year. Revenue rose to $25.6 million from $8.78 million. For fiscal 2007, CBRE expects earnings of 86 cents to 96 cents a share and adjusted funds from operations of $1.10 to $1.20 a share.
Centennial Communications Corp. (NasdaqGS:CYCL - News) said certain affiliates of the Blackstone Group have agreed to sell 10 million shares of Centennial's common stock in an underwritten public offering at a price of $8.05 per share. Wall, N.J.-based Centennial, a provider of wireless and communications services, will not receive any proceeds from the sale of shares. Following the completion of the offering, the Blackstone Group affiliates will own 15.17 million shares of Centennial's common stock. Centennial shares fell 8.4% to $8.04 in Tuesday morning trade.
Covanta Holding Corp. (NYSE:CVA - News) reported fourth-quarter net income doubled to 8 cents a share as revenue rose to $317.9 million from $303.4 million.
Delphi Corp. (Other OTC:DPHIQ.PK - News) said fourth-quarter losses widened to $853 million from $828 million a year ago. The loss for the quarter ending December includes $200 million in impairment charges. Revenue fell to $6.4 billion from last year's $6.8 billion, while non-General Motors revenue was flat at $3.7 billion. For all of 2006, the bankrupt Troy, Mich. maker of auto parts lost $5.5 billion, which includes $3 billion in charges related to the attrition of more than 20,000 employees.
Dillard's Inc. (NYSE:DDS - News) said fourth-quarter earnings rose to $155 million, or $1.90 a share, from $98.5 million, or $1.24 a share, a year earlier. Results for the quarter ending Feb. 3 include an interest credit of 8 cents a share and a tax benefit of 79 cents a share. Excluding these non-recurring items, earnings would have been $1.03 a share. Revenue increased 3.3% to $2.46 billion from last year's $2.38 billion, while same-store sales declined 4%. Analysts surveyed by Thomson Financial had been expecting earnings of $1.09 a share and revenue of $2.42 billion, on average. Shares of the Little Rock, Ark. department store chain closed Monday down 3 cents at $34.97.
DTE Energy Co. (NYSE:DTE - News) reported fourth-quarter net income fell to 79 cents a share from $2.14 a share in the year-earlier quarter.
Dynegy Inc. (NYSE:DYN - News)said it swung to a fourth-quarter net loss of $58 million, or 12 cents a share. The firm reported a profit of $293 million, or 74 cents a share a year earlier, which included a $690 million gain from discontinued operations. Revenue for the quarter fell 36.2% to $397 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial had expected a loss of 4 cents a share. The firm said its proposed combination with LS Power remains on track for completion at the end of the first quarter of 2007. The deal is expected to provide more predictable cash flows, the company noted. It added its Midwest and Northeast regions delivered a stronger performance due to higher prices realized, though volumes were lower. The company cut its 2007 operating cash flow estimate to a range of $500 million to $600 million from a range of $600 million to $700 million due to a change in the timing of forward sales receipts. It maintained its forecast for 2007 earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization of $1.02 billion to $1.13 billion.
Federated Department Stores Inc. (NYSE:FD - News) turned in higher fourth-quarter earnings that included hefty charges, including a loss on the sale of bridal group businesses, but offered a sharply lower-than-expected forecast. But the retailer attempted to upstage that news with a plan to change its corporate name to Macy's Group Inc. At the same time, Federated also upped its share buyback program and announced a quarterly dividend.
Focus Media Holding Ltd., (NasdaqGM:FMCN - News) the Shanghai advertising company, reported fourth-quarter net income more than tripled as revenue nearly tripled to $68.3 million.

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China Medical (NASDAQ:CMED - News) beat earnings on Monday afternoon, with $0.33 EPS vs an expected $0.28 EPS. CMED's PowerRating is 2.
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS - News) beat earnings by a long-shot on Monday, announcing $0.17 EPS vs an expected -$0.01 EPS. DDS's PowerRating is 5.
NBTY (NYSE:NTY - News) also beat late Monday, reporting $0.54 EPS vs a consensus of $0.40 EPS. NTY's PowerRating is 4.
American Eagle (NASDAQ:AEOS - News) reports earnings Tuesday before the open; look for $0.65 EPS. AEOS's PowerRating is 5.
Saks (NYSE:SKS - News) announces earnings early Tuesday, with analysts expecting $0.03 EPS. SKS's PowerRating is 5.
Target (NYSE:TGT - News) reports early Tuesday; expect $0.55 EPS. TGT's PowerRating is 5.
Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT - News) is expected to announce $0.60 EPS tomorrow morning. WMT's PowerRating is 5.

Labels: China Medical Technologies Inc., DDS, Dillard's, NBTY, NTY, Saks, SKS, Target, TGT, Wal-Mart, WMT