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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Today

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
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.
Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC - News) & Covance (NYSE:CVD - News). NOC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6, and CVD's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL - News). HAL's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Donaldson (NYSE:DCI - News). DCI'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.
Brightpoint (NasdaqGS:CELL - News). CELL'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.
Chemtura (NYSE:CEM - News). CEM'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.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News). GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
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Wednesday, December 05, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Wednesday

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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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Thursday

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Sigma Designs (NasdaqGM:SIGM - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, reporting $0.79 EPS versus expectations of $0.55 EPS. SIGM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Aeropostale (NYSE:ARO - News) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday, with $0.48 EPS over $0.47 EPS. ARO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Beazer Homes (NYSE:BZH - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning, with analysts looking for -$3.20 EPS. BZH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Del Monte (NYSE:DLM - News) announces quarterly results on Thursday before the bell, watch for $0.17 EPS. DLM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) should announce $0.54 EPS tomorrow morning before the market opens. GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Anaylsts will be watching for HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News) to report $0.67 EPS on Thursday before the market opens. HNZ's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Sears Holdings (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News) should report $0.50 EPS on Thursday morning. SHLD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

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Thursday, September 27, 2007

CNBC's Fast Money Recap Sept. 26th

Charlie Gasparino joined the "Fast Money" crew to discuss his take on the Bear Stearns (BSC) and rumos that Warren Buffett is part of a group of investors considering a 20% stake in BSC. He believes that Bear Stearns is going to be taken private. Guy Adami suggests that it makes no sense at all for Buffett to acquire Bear. According to Adami, Buffet's expertise is in value plays and Bear isn't a value play. Najarian declares that all brokers are back in play and recommends buying Lehman (LEH). Finerman agrees.
An American Icahn
Carl Icahn: Wants to see BEA Systems (BEAS) sold. Motorola (MOT): Bullish on their risk rewards.
GM On The Road Again
General Motors (GM) ended its two-day strike after making a health care agreement with the United Auto Workers. This changes the tune for General Motors, according to Jeff Macke. He advises buying auto parts suppliers like Lear (LEA), Visteon (VC) and BorgWarner (BWA). Adami suggests looking at Ford (F). Najarian prefers Goodyear Tires (GT).
No Deal
Sallie Mae (SLM) made news on Wednesday as a private-equity group pulled out of a deal to buy it for $25.3 billion. Macke: "stick a fork in it." Najarian disagrees and believes the deals are just being re-shifted down. Finerman isn't surprised the deal fell through. One potential deal that has her interest is Genesco (GCO).
Tech Rally
Technology stock leaders are still shining Google (GOOG), Amazon (AMZN), Hewlett Packard (HP), Cisco (CSCO) and Apple (AAPL) with 52 week highs.
Word on the Street
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY): Macke advises selling.
Monsanto (MON): Selling at twice its growth rate.
Newmont Mining (NEM): Dropped 6%.
Pops & Drops
Pops:
Deere (DE) traded up 3%. Pier One Imports (PIR) popped 11%. China BAK Battery (CBAK) exploded by 46%. Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) traded up 4%.
Drops:
Under Armour (UA) fell 6%. Timberland (TBL) dropped 8%.

Final Trade
Macke: recommends selling Bear Stearns (BSC).
Finerman: is positive that BEA Systems (BEAS) is going higher.
Najarian: top pick is Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS).
Adami: prefers NYSE Euronext (NYX)

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Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Hot Stock Options to Watch Today

Here are 7 options to watch for Wednesday.
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.

Google Sep 550 Calls (NasdaqGS:GOOG - News). GOOG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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.
eBay Sep 35 Puts (NasdaqGS:EBAY - News). EBAY's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Lehman Brothers Sep 60 Calls (NYSE:LEH - News). LEH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Goldman Sachs Oct 150 Puts (NYSE:GS - News). GS's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
GENESCO (NYSE:GCO - News). GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
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.
None today.
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.
Home Depot (NYSE:HD - News). HD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Tuesday

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS - News) missed earnings on Wednesday afternoon, announcing $0.22 EPS versus an estimated $0.26 EPS. CHS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Ciena (NasdaqGS:CIEN - News) announces earnings on Thursday morning, with analysts looking for $0.30 EPS. CIEN's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Del Monte (NYSE:DLM - News) reports earnings Thursday morning before the bell, so be watching for $0.01 EPS. DLM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
When Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE - News) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday morning, anaylsts will be watching for $0.81 EPS. FRE's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) reports tomorrow morning; watch for $0.30 EPS. GCO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Sears Holding (NasdaqGS:SHLD - News) and Tiffany (NYSE:TIF - News) both report on Thursday morning; SHLD expects $1.13 EPS, and TIF expects $0.35 EPS. SHLD's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5, and TIF's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
PowerRating (for Traders)s are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

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Monday, June 18, 2007

Stock Market Wrapup June 18th

After a seesaw day, the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq all closed down, but not by much. Oil prices rose again on threats of a labor strike by Nigerian workers. Futures ended the day up 1.6% to $69.09, above Friday's close of $68.00. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) released its builders' housing market index for June with a score of 28, the lowest since February 1991. The index, which tracks builders' outlooks for the housing market, is down from 42 one year ago. The chief economist for the NAHB said that the organization expects home prices to be a drag on the economy for the rest of 2007. This announcement comes a day ahead of the U.S. government releasing its new housing starts and building permits statistics for May.
Fast-food restaurant Wendy's (NYSE: WEN - News) is reportedly putting itself on the market after cutting its full-year earnings guidance. While there is no timetable for the sale, a special committee of the board of directors is overseeing the process after making the initial recommendation. The earnings forecast is now $295-$315 million, or $1.09-$1.32 per share. Analysts put the EPS at $1.27. While the company struggles with a shrinking market share, it announced same-store sales growth of 3.8% in the first quarter and 0.7% thus far in the second quarter through June 15th.
Australian-based mining company BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP) is apparently in a buying mood. One source said the company is exploring options regarding a potential $40 billion takeover of Pittsburgh-based Alcoa (NYSE: AA), while Reuters said late in the day that it was looking to buy Alcan (NYSE: AL). Alcoa was recently in the news for its failed bid to take over Alcan. Alcoa was up 0.7% on the day, Alcan rose 0.9%, and BHP saw an increase of 1.3%.
General Electric (NYSE: GE) is reportedly working with Financial Times publisher Pearson Plc (NYSE: PSO) to structure a bid for Dow Jones (NYSE: DJ). The two companies plan to combine The Wall Street Journal with its current offerings of CNBC and The Financial Times. The Bancroft family, owners of the company, are currently developing a proposal to submit to original suitor News Corp. (NYSE: NWS) that would maintain the company's editorial independence.
Friendly Ice Cream (Amex: FRN) has agreed to be taken private by private equity firm Sun Capital Partners. Sun Capital Partners will acquire the ice cream parlor and casual restaurant chain for $15.50 per share, or $337.2 million. The stock has been criticized in recent months by shareholders, including a letter sent in March by activist investors. The day after the letter was sent, the company announced that it would seek to be acquired.
Finish Line Inc. (Nasdaq: FINL), a sports-clothing retailer, announced today that it would pay $1.5 billion in cash to acquire Genesco, Inc. (NYSE: GCO). Genesco recently rejected an offer from Foot Locker (NYSE: FL) to be acquired saying that the offer was too low. Finish Line Inc. says that the combined operations would have sales of about $2.8 billion from 2,870 stores in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
By the BullMarket.com Staff

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Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Thursday

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, with $0.28 EPS over a consensus of $0.26 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Payless ShoesSource (NYSE:PSS) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.65 EPS over an expected $0.58 EPS. PSS's PowerRating is 5.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) announces earnings on Thursday before the market opens; watch for $0.20 EPS. BIG's PowerRating is 4.
Costco (NasdaqGS:COST) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.56 EPS. COST's PowerRating is 5.
When Genesco (NYSE:GCO) announces earnings before the market opens on Thursday, be looking for $0.26 EPS. GCO's PowerRating is 3.
HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ) should report $0.55 EPS on Thursday morning. HNZ's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX) to report $1.93 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. JTX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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Hot Stocks to Watch for Tomorrow

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, with $0.28 EPS over a consensus of $0.26 EPS. CHS's PowerRating is 5.
Payless ShoesSource (NYSE:PSS - News) beat earnings on Wednesday after the close, announcing $0.65 EPS over an expected $0.58 EPS. PSS's PowerRating is 5.
Big Lots (NYSE:BIG - News) announces earnings on Thursday before the market opens; watch for $0.20 EPS. BIG's PowerRating is 4.
Costco (NasdaqGS:COST - News) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.56 EPS. COST's PowerRating is 5.
When Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) announces earnings before the market opens on Thursday, be looking for $0.26 EPS. GCO's PowerRating is 3.
HJ Heinz (NYSE:HNZ - News) should report $0.55 EPS on Thursday morning. HNZ's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for Jackson Hewitt (NYSE:JTX - News) to report $1.93 EPS before the market opens on Thursday. JTX's PowerRating is 5.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Today

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.
Dean Foods (NYSE:DF) & WCI Communities (NYSE:WCI). DF's PowerRating is 7, and WCI's PowerRating is 8.
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.
Google (NasdaqGS:GOOG). GOOG'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.
Activision (NasdaqGS:ATVI) & Genesco (NYSE:GCO). ATVI's PowerRating is 7, and GCO's PowerRating is 9.
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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ). STZ's PowerRating is 2.
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.
Robert Half International (NYSE:RHI). RHI's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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Friday, April 20, 2007

Biggest Stock Gainers Friday

Symbol
Name
Last Trade
Change
Volume
Related Info
EPCT
EPICEPT CORPORATION
3.88 11:42AM ET
1.60 (70.18%)
17,332,519

TCHCZ
21ST CENTURY HLDG WT
8.26 11:14AM ET
1.97 (31.32%)
300

OLED
CAMBRIDGE DISPLAY TE
6.02 11:41AM ET
1.27 (26.74%)
234,637

SAIA
SAIA INC
29.62 11:40AM ET
4.81 (19.37%)
553,332
FCPO
FACTORY CARD PARTY
10.36 11:42AM ET
1.58 (18.00%)
74,727

DEEP
SUPERIOR OFF. INT.
17.71 11:42AM ET
2.71 (18.07%)
6,207,142

MDII
MDI INC
2.43 11:42AM ET
0.35 (16.83%)
4,874,433

NHRXU
NATIONSHEALTH UTS
1.76 11:01AM ET
0.23 (14.90%)
2,930

AVNR
AVANIR PHARMACEUTICL
4.45 11:42AM ET
0.55 (14.23%)
14,855,697

HUBG
HUB GROUP INC A
34.72 11:42AM ET
4.23 (13.87%)
1,285,555

MGRM
MONOGRAM BIOSCIENCES
2.37 11:42AM ET
0.29 (13.94%)
7,108,911

DFR
DEERFIELD TRIARC CAP
17.23 11:37AM ET
2.21 (14.71%)
1,320,900

GCO
GENESCO INC
49.24 11:37AM ET
5.83 (13.43%)
4,215,000

SSTR
SILVERSTAR HLDGS LTD
1.55 10:53AM ET
0.14 (9.93%)
19,528

HNAB
HANA BIOSCIENCES INC
2.27 11:38AM ET
0.26 (12.82%)
1,293,125

AMTC
AMERITRANS CAP CORP
5.28 10:02AM ET
0.47 (9.77%)
600
TGE
TGC IND INC
9.35 11:34AM ET
0.85 (10.03%)
107,000

OXGN
OXIGENE INC
4.66 11:41AM ET
0.31 (7.13%)
562,867

MEA
METALICO INC
6.65 11:35AM ET
0.59 (9.73%)
241,200

OO
OAKLEY INC
24.47 11:37AM ET
2.08 (9.29%)
812,500

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Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Today

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.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO). GCO'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.
Gymboree Corporation (NasdaqGS:GYMB). GYMB'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.
Bunge (NYSE:BG) & Men's Wearhouse (NYSE:MW). BG's PowerRating is 7, MW's PowerRating is 7.
Bearish
Gaps Up 5% or More: These are stocks that gap 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 gap 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.
Fremont General (NYSE:FMT). FMT's PowerRating 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. Historically, these stocks have provided traders with a significant edge.
JDS Uniphase (NasdaqGS:JDSU). JDSU's PowerRating is 3.
2-Period RSI Above 98: These are stocks that have a 2-period RSI reading above 98 and are trading below their 200-day moving average. Our research shows that stocks trading below their 200-day moving 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.
Energy Partners Limited (NYSE:EPL). EPL's PowerRating is 3.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Wednesday's Biggest Stock Decliners

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NasdaqGS:AEOS - News) said its fourth-quarter net income increased to $150.2 million, or 66 cents a share, from $107.5 million, or 47 cents a share, a year ago, helped by a higher merchandise margin. A Thomson Financial survey of analysts, on average, projected earnings of 66 cents a share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates usually exclude items. The Warrendale, Pa., retailer's revenue for the quarter ended Feb. 3 rose 27% to $973.4 million from $769.1 million, while quarterly same-store sales rose 14%. The company said due to the extra week in fiscal 2006, fourth quarter same-store sales are compared to a 14 week period ended February 4, 2006.
Conseco Inc. (NYSE:CNO - News) reported a large drop in fourth-quarter net income late Tuesday after the insurer was hit with significant losses in its long-term care business.
Copart Inc. (NasdaqGS:CPRT - News) reported second-quarter net earnings of $30.4 million, or 32 cents a share, up from $7.85 million, or 8 cents a share, during the year-ago period. Last year's results were adversely impacted by about $4.9 million as a result of the Gulf coast hurricanes. The Fairfield, Calif.-based provider of vehicle salvage disposition services posted revenue of $128.9 million vs. $125.1 million.
CV Therapeutics Inc. (NasdaqGM:CVTX - News) shares plunged after the biopharmaceutical company said its angina drug Ranexa was shown to be ineffective in treating patients with acute coronary syndrome.
Danaher Corp. (NYSE:DHR - News) said it now sees earnings of 75 to 77 cents a share in the first quarter. The company's previous outlook was for a profit of 72 to 77 cents a share in the March period. The current average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial is for a profit of 77 cents a share in the first quarter. The company issued the forecast ahead of a presentation by H. Lawrence Culp at a conference in New York City sponsored by Citigroup.
EFJ Inc. (NasdaqGM:EFJI - News) shares tumbled after the Irving, Texas-based wireless company reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $7.79 million, or 30 cents a share. In the same quarter last year, the company posted a net profit of $15.4 million, or 59 cents a share. Revenue fell to $23.9 million from $29.8 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting a per-share loss of 8 cents on revenue of $31.3 million. Separately, EFJ forecast fiscal 2007 revenue of $185 million to $195 million and operating income of $7 million to $10 million.
Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE:FCS - News) said it continues to expects a 3% to 6% decline in its first-quarter revenue. The outlook doesn't include the results of consolidating System General Corp.
Genesco Inc. (NYSE:GCO - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings of $35.3 million, or $1.35 a share, up from a year-ago profit of $31.3 million, or $1.15 a share. On a continuing operations basis, the Nashville, Tenn., footwear company said it earned $35.7 million, or $1.36 a share, in the latest quarter. This performance includes a gain of a penny per share from the recognition of gift card-related income and favorable litigation settlement. Sales rose in the latest three months to $476.9 million from $406.3 million in the same period a year earlier. The average estimate of analysts polled by Thomson Financial was for a profit of $1.31 a share in the January period. Looking ahead, Genesco forecast earnings of $2.78 to $2.81 a share for the fiscal year ending Feb. 2, 2008 on sales of about $1.6 billion. For the first quarter, it sees earnings of 28 cents a share on sales of between $339 million and $341 million. Wall Street's current consensus estimates are for profits of $2.97 a share and 47 cents a share in the respective periods. The company said it expects the performance of its Underground Station Group and Hat World Group businesses to continue to be impacted by ongoing softness in the urban market in the first half of the year.
Jupitermedia Corp. (NasdaqGS:JUPM - News) terminated talks with Getty Images Inc. over a potential transaction between the two companies.
Goodrich Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:GDP - News) shares fell after the Houston-based company rescheduled the release of it fourth-quarter financial results to March 13 due to a delay in finalizing its year end 2006 independent reserve report.
Heelys Inc.'s (NasdaqGM:HLYS - News) fourth-quarter earnings rose sharply to $11.5 million, or 44 cents a share, from $1.44 million, or 6 cents a share, a year earlier. The Dallas maker of sports-related products said revenue for the quarter rose sharply to $71.1 million from $14.9 million. On average, analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected fourth-quarter earnings of 28 cents a share on revenue of $61 million. Analyst estimates typically exclude items.
Hypercom (NYSE:HYC - News), a Phoenix-based firm involved in electronic transactions, said it narrowed its fourth-quarter loss to $2.74 million, or 5 cents a share, from $10.6 million, or 20 cents a share. Hypercom's revenue fell 5% to $64.8 million on a decline in multi-lane product revenue. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected earnings of 2 cents a share on revenue of $61.7 million. It sees 2007 revenue between $284 million and $290 million.
Insmed Inc. (NasdaqGM:INSM - News) said it's restructuring its operations as a result of its litigation settlement with Tercica Inc. and Genentech Inc. , which was announced Tuesday. As a result, Richmond, Va.-based Insmed expects its workforce of 150 to be reduced by roughly 34%. The company said its sales and marketing group will be eliminated and production at its manufacturing site in Boulder, Colo., will be scaled back to reflect the reduced drug product requirement. The company expects the savings to allow it to fund its operations into the fourth quarter of 2007. As of Dec 31, Insmed had $24.1 million of cash on hand.
Plato Learning Inc. (NasdaqGM:TUTR - News) shares fell after the Minneapolis-based provider of computer-based educational products late Tuesday reported a fiscal first-quarter net loss of $4.53 million, or 19 cents a share, compared with a net loss of $3.2 million, or 14 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue fell to $17 million from $23.5 million. The company expects fiscal 2007 revenue in the mid-$70 million range and for its net loss to approximate its 2006 net loss excluding restructuring, impairment and other charges.
Rocky Brands (NasdaqGS:RCKY - News) shares dropped after the Nelsonville, Ohio-based footwear company reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $77,875, or a penny a share. In the same quarter last year, Rocky Brands posted a net profit of $2.61 million, or 46 cents a share. Revenue fell to $70.6 million from $74.9 million. The company expects fiscal 2007 earnings per share growth of 35%, and revenue growth of 5%.
Westwood One Inc. (NYSE:WON - News) swung to a fourth-quarter loss of $488.6 million, or $5.68 a share, from net income of $22.5 million, or 25 cents a share, a year ago, on a goodwill impairment charge of $515.9 million in the latest period. Excluding items, the New York media company said Wednesday it earned $14.6 million, or 17 cents a share, for the final quarter of 2006. Net revenue decreased 12% to $129.8 million from $147 million. National commercial advertisement revenue declined 14% and local/regional commercial advertisement revenue fell 9.4%. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial expected, on average, fourth-quarter earnings of 10 cents a share and revenue of $125.8 million for the provider of sports, news and traffic updates to radio stations.
Weyerhaeuser (NYSE:WY - News) was downgraded by UBS to reduce from neutral due primarily to valuation. Analyst Richard Schneider said that based on fundamentals, the stock should be trading around $70 a share, as the company's wood products business is posting losses, homebuilding is declining and as its containerboard business is being hurt by higher wastepaper costs. The stock was down $1.65, or 1.9%, at $84.55 in pre-open trading. As of Tuesday's closing, the stock has gained 22% since the end of 2006, and reached an all-time high of $87.09 in intraday trading on Feb. 27. Schneider said the stock may be trading on expectations that the company will make moves to unlock shareholder value, with some pressuring the company to become a real estate investment trust.
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

Hot Stocks to Watch Wednesday

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
CEC Entertainment (NYSE:CEC - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, announcing $0.37 EPS over an expected $0.32 EPS. CEC's PowerRating is 6.
Payless Shoe Stores (NYSE:PSS - News) beat earnings Tuesday after the bell, with $0.15 EPS over a consensus of $0.07 EPS. PSS's PowerRating is 6.
American Eagle (NasdaqGS:AEOS - News) reports quarterly earnings Wednesday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.66 EPS. AEOS's PowerRating is 6.
BJ's Wholesale (NYSE:BJ - News) is also looking to report $0.66 EPS on Wednesday morning. BJ's PowerRating is 7.
When Saks (NYSE:SKS - News) announces earnings on Wednesday morning, look for $0.22 EPS. SKS's PowerRating is 6.
Analysts are watching for Talbots (NYSE:TLB - News) to report flat ($0.00) on Wednesday morning. TLB's PowerRating is 6.
Genesco (NYSE:GCO - News) reports earnings Wednesday before the bell; look for $1.31 EPS. GCO's PowerRating is 7.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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