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Stocks rallied after two-consecutive down days, fueled by strong economic data and anticipation that the Fed will again cut rates when it meets next week. The Dow ended the day up 196 points to close at 13,445. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq was up 1.8% at the bell to end at 2,666, and the S&P posted a 1.5% gain to close at 1,485. Oil prices finished lower in trading with light, sweet crude settling at $87.49 for January delivery. Treasury prices eased, and gold prices fell to $803.70 an ounce. The dollar was up against the euro and the yen.
On the economic front, a report by ADP Employer Services showed that the private sector added 189,000 jobs in November. Forecasts were calling for a gain of 50,000 jobs. A separate report from the Labor Department showed worker productivity grew at an annual rate of 6.3% in the third quarter, far better than anticipated and representing the fastest growth in four years. A third report showed a reading of the ISM services index fell to 54.1 in November, down from 55.8 in October. Any reading over 50 represents expansion in the sector. Economists were expecting a drop to 55.0.
In earnings news, shares of Guess? (NYSE: GES - News) were up 5.3% in trading after the company reported a surge in third-quarter profits after Tuesday's close. For the quarter, the jeans maker posted net income of $58.3 million, or 62 cents per share, up 32% from $44 million, or 48 cents per share, last year. Quarterly revenue rose to $469.1 million, up 43% from $328.8 million a year earlier. On average, analysts were looking for earnings of 57 cents per share on $424.5 million in revenue.
Meanwhile, late yesterday Chico's (NYSE: CHS - News) posted a drop in third-quarter profit to $23.5 million, or 13 cents per share, down -44% from $42.1 million, or 24 cents per share, a year ago. Results included a 2-cent gain stemming from an asset sale. Revenue for the quarter grew to $416 million, up from $402 million last year. Analysts were expecting a profit of 11 cents per share on revenue of $421 million. Chico's stock tumbled -12.5% on the day.
In corporate news, shares of Comcast (Nasdaq: CMCSA - News) were off -12.3% at the bell after the conglomerate said revenue from its cable arm would grow slower than expected this year, as the company battles increased competition and a lagging economy.
Elsewhere, Jones Soda (Nasdaq: JSDA - News) announced today that its founder and CEO, Peter van Stolk, will step down as the head of the company by year-end. The move comes amid a string of disappointing results for the company including a November announcement that it swung to a third-quarter loss. Jones Soda stock was up 7.2% at the bell.
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Labels: CHS, CMCSA, GES, JSDA

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Cost Plus (NasdaqGS:CPWM - News) beat earnings expectations on Monday afternoon, announcing -$0.63 EPS over an expected -$0.77 EPS. CPWM does not have a PowerRating (for Traders) due to volume constraints.
AutoZone (NYSE:AZO - News) reports earnings before the open on Tuesday morning, with analysts looking for $1.91 EPS. AZO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Sanderson Farms (NasdaqGS:SAFM - News) announces results before the bell on Tuesday; look for $1.19 EPS. SAFM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
When Shaw Group (NYSE:SGR - News) reports quarterly results tomorrow morning, be watching for $0.56 EPS. SGR's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
Chico's FAS (NYSE:CHS - News) is expected to report $0.11 EPS on Tuesday after the market closes. CHS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Analysts are watching for Guess (NYSE:GES - News) to announce $0.58 EPS tomorrow afternoon. GES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
Wind River (NasdaqGS:WIND - News) is looking to report $0.05 EPS tomorrow after the market closes. WIND's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.

Labels: AZO, CHS, GES, SAFM, SGR, Stocks to Watch, WIND

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.
Guess? (NYSE:GES - News). GES's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
W.W. Grainger (NYSE:GWW - News). GWW's PowerRating (for Traders) 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.
Encore Acquisition (NYSE:EAC - News) & Liberty Global (NasdaqGS:LBTYK - News). EAC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8, and LBTYK'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.
Broadcom (NasdaqGS:BRCM - News). BRCM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7.
Bearish
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.
New York Times (NYSE:NYT - News) & Hovnanian Enterprises (NYSE:HOV - News). NYT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3, and HOV's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: BRCM, EAC, GES, GWW, Hot Stocks, HOV, LBTYK, NYT

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.
Guess (NYSE:GES - News). GES'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.
Riverbed Technologies (NasdaqGM:RVBD - News). RVBD'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.
Lennox (NYSE:LII - News). LII'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.
Take-Two Interactive (NasdaqGS:TTWO - News). TTWO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Goodrich Petrol (NYSE:GDP - News). GDP'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.
Pioneer Drilling (NYSE:PDC - News). PDC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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.
Ev3 (NasdaqGS:EVVV - News). EVVV's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: EVVV, GDP, GES, Hot Stocks, LII, PDC, RVBD, TTWO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Wednesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Guess (NYSE:GES - News) beat earnings on Tuesday afternoon, reporting $0.40 EPS over an expected $0.33 EPS. GES's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
DSW (NYSE:DSW - News) reports earnings on Wednesday before the market opens; watch for $0.30 EPS. DSW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
OSI Systems (NasdaqGM:OSIS - News) should announce $0.19 EPS before the bell rings on Wednesday morning. OSIS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Analysts will be watching for ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM - News) to report $0.31 EPS after the close on Wednesday. ABM's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
ADC Telecom (NasdaqGS:ADCT - News) announces earnings after the bell on Wednesday; be looking for $0.23 EPS. ADCT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
J. Crew (NYSE:JCG - News) and Martek Biosciences (NasdaqGS:MATK - News) both report earnings after the close on Wednesday, so watch for heightened price action and volume ahead of the bell. JCG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5, and MATK's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
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Labels: ABM, ADCT, DSW, GES, Hot Stocks, JCG, MATK, OSIS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday:
Estee Lauder (NYSE:EL - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning; look for $0.50 EPS. EL's PowerRating is 4.
When Flowers Foods (NYSE:FLO - News) announces quarterly earnings on Thursday before the market opens, watch for $0.23 EPS. FLO's PowerRating is 6.
FTD Group (NYSE:FTD - News) is expected to report $0.28 EPS on Thursday before the bell. FTD's PowerRating is 5.
Analysts are watching for JC Penney (NYSE:JCP - News) to report $0.78 EPS when the company announces earnings on Thursday morning. JCP's PowerRating is 5.
Watson Wyatt (NYSE:WW - News) should announce $0.67 EPS before the bell on Thursday. WW's PowerRating is 4.
Guess (NYSE:GES - News) and Hewlett Packard (NYSE:HPQ - News) both announce earnings on Thursday afternoon; GES should report $0.33 EPS, and HPQ is looking for $0.65 EPS. GES's PowerRating is 6, and HPQ's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings (for Traders) are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: EL, FLO, FTD, GES, Hot Stocks, HPQ, JCP, WW

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.
Scholastic Corporation (NasdaqGS:SCHL - News). SCHL's PowerRating is 6.
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.
Syniverse Holdings (NYSE:SVR - News). SVR's PowerRating is 5.
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.
Guess? (NYSE:GES - News). GES'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.
General Motors (NYSE:GM - News). GM'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.
Harrah's Entertainment (NYSE:HET - News). HET's PowerRating is 6.
Bearish
5+ Consecutive Up Days: 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.
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS - News). LVS's PowerRating 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.
Kemet (NYSE:KEM - News). KEM's PowerRating is 4.
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Labels: GES, GM, HET, Hot Stocks, KEM, LVS, SCHL, SVR

A Reliab-Oil Stock: XTO Energy (NYSE: XTO - News)
Cramer says he has finally found the "perfect" oil company which takes advantage of high oil prices by exploiting new properties rather than just buying back stock. XTO has risen 14% since Cramer recommended it in March, and with its recent acquisition of Dominion Resources, it should see double-digit growth for four or five years, according to Cramer.
Interview with Duncan Niederauer, president and co-COO of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX - News)
Cramer's growth stock for 2007, NYX, is down 15%, but he is not backing away. While Euronext is growing rapidly, Cramer admits NYX is turning into the "worst performing" stock he's seen. Duncan Niederauer commented NYX is the only multi-product exchange; "It's still a wonderfully scaleable business, and a lot of the market doesn't know how to evaluate us because we're not quite as attractive as the derivative-only exchanges," he told Cramer. However, he added that NYX is still more attractive than the equity-only exchanges. Concerning derivatives, Niederauer said, "The U.S. futures market is still a hole in our global footprint .... The only way in is an acquisition." Cramer commented on how rapidly NYX drops, and Niederauer conceded NYX "trades in a very choppy way for a large-cap company." Although he can't predict when NYX will start moving up, Cramer says he is sticking with NYX.
Sell Block: Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC - News), Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ - News), Guess? (NYSE: GES - News), Monster Worldwide (NasdaqGS: MNST - News)
While Cramer's predictions of NSC 's and JNJ 's declines were fulfilled, and GES jumped as he expected, Cramer admitted he missed "the big one" of the week, namely, the selloff and vitality in the bond market. The lesson from this error is "You ignore what the big institutional investors are doing at your own peril," Cramer said, and added investors should not overlook the bond market. Cramer is still hopeful that MNST will win a bid and believes the new CFO,Timothy Yates, will make moves toward selling the company.
Mad Mail: Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT - News), Target (NYSE: TGT - News), Lowes (NYSE: LOW - News), Verizon (NYSE: VZ - News)
Cramer says WMT's risk reward is superior to TGT's, which should be sold because it has increased substantially. Since WMT is not currently buildng new stores, the company can buy back stock and revamp its existing stores. Cramer adds he also likes LOW. He told another viewer Verizon has a solid yield and increasing growth. Concerning what action to take in the decline, Cramer coached his viewers; "Let it come in -- let the market open down ... If it opens up, do some selling. Don't do any buying. I'll tell you when I think it's overdone."
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Labels: GES, Jim Cramer, JNJ, LOW, Mad Money, MNST, NSC, NYX, TGT, VZ, WMT, XTO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Tuesday from TradingMarkets.com:
Bob Evans (NasdaqGS:BOBE) beat earnings on Monday after the bell, with $0.42 EPS over an expected $0.37 EPS. BOBE's PowerRating is 5.
Diamond Foods (NasdaqGS:DMND) beat earnings on Monday afternoon, announcing -$0.09 EPS over an expected -$0.16 EPS. DMND does not have a PowerRating due to volume constraints.
Over the weekend, Apple (NasdaqGS:AAPL) announced through television ads that the release date for the new iPhone would be June 29 of this year. AAPL's PowerRating is 4.
School Specialty (NasdaqGS:SCHS) announces earnings on Tuesday before the bell; watch for -$0.57 EPS. SCHS's PowerRating is 4.
ABM Industries (NYSE:ABM) announces earnings after the bell on Tuesday, with analysts looking for $0.24 EPS. ABM's PowerRating is 5.
When Cooper Companies (NYSE:COO) reports quarterly earnings on Tuesday, look for $0.60 EPS. COO's PowerRating is 6.
Guess (NYSE:GES) should report $0.29 EPS after the close on Tuesday. GES's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings are courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ABM, BOBE, COO, DMND, GES, Hot Stocks, SCHS

Bullish calls:
Downey Financial (NYSE: DSL): 'Let's go buy some Downey.'Nokia (NYSE: NOK): 'Reported a pretty good number.'Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL): 'Marking time ... one of just three tech stocks I said you could own right through to the summer.'Quicksilver Resources (NYSE: KWK): 'That's the good Quicksilver ... happens to be in my sweet spot.'Dow Chemical (NYSE: DOW): 'They decided they don't want value ... you take the dividend, you hold the stock. Dow will be acquired.'XTO Energy (NYSE: XTO)Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG): 'I think it's a coiled spring ... I like management very much ... I say it's at the right level ... step up to the plate and buy it before it hits 65.'RPM International (NYSE: RPM): 'Kind of has been lost in the shuffle. ... The long-term record with RPM is so good, we're giving them the benefit of the doubt.'St. Jude Medical (NYSE: STJ): 'Two ways to win ... get the heart business pumping much faster or we get a takeover. Do not abandon St. Jude even though it's had a nice run.'Google (NasdaqGS: GOOG)Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ): 'Surprised the stock has pulled back .... We stay long Domino's, and I want you to buy some.'Diageo (NYSE: DEO): 'When the stock got to 74, quite an anomaly after they reported a fantastic quarter ... Stock just up 9 straight points. ... I want you to wait for a pullback to 80 before I want you to get involved.'Broadridge Financial (NYSE: BR): 'I do like the brokerage business, and that's what it's levered to.'Tiffany (NYSE: TIF): 'Holy cow is that ever a great company.'Coach (NYSE: COH): 'Coach, Ralph Lauren, Guess? those are all premium brands that you can buy and pay high multiples for.'Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL)Guess? (NYSE: GES)
Bearish calls:
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (NYSE: RIO): 'We've liked this stock literally for 15 points ... Let it come in, then you'll have to buy it back. Rio is a great growth story ... as is Brazil.'BHP Billiton (NYSE: BHP)TrustCo Bank Corp (NasdaqGS: TRST): 'Seemingly inexpensive ... problem is on a book value basis, it is very expensive. ... I say ixnay on the TrustConay. Let's go buy some Downey.'Motorola (NYSE: MOT): 'I've been right to stay away from Moto ... they sent me a press release about how Carl Icahn is not welcome on their board. ... Motorola, let Carl Icahn on your board. And if not, until then, stay away.'Southern Copper (NYSE: PCU)
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Labels: BR, COH, DEO, DOW, DPZ, DSL, GES, Jim Cramer, KWK, Lightning Round, Mad Money, MOT, NOK, PG, RIO, RPM, STJ, TIF, XTO

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.
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO). VLO'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.
Seacor Holdings (NYSE:CKH). CKH'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.
Guess (NYSE:GES) & ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGM:ACAD). GES's PowerRating is 8, and ACAD'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.
Whole Foods Market (NasdaqGS:WFMI). WFMI's PowerRating 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.
Moneygram International (NYSE:MGI). MGI's PowerRating is 4.
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.
M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB). MTB's PowerRating is 3.
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Labels: ACAD, CKH, GES, Hot Stocks, MGI, MTB, VLO, WFMI

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

Amerigroup (NYSE:AGP - News) reported that fourth-quarter net income more than doubled to $29.9 million, or 56 cents a share, from $12.9 million, or 25 cents a share, a year earlier. Excluding a pretax gain from net prior period amounts of $13.8 million, or 16 cents a share, earnings were $21.4 million, or 40 cents a share, in the latest fourth quarter. The Virginia Beach, Va., health-care services company said revenue increased 31% to $809.7 million from $620.3 million a year ago. On average, analysts polled by Thomson Financial predicted fourth-quarter earnings of 36 cents a share and revenue of $770.3 million. Analyst estimates typically exclude unusual items. The company also boosted its outlook for 2007 to earnings of $1.85 to $2 per share.

Anheuser-Busch (NYSE:BUD - News) shares rose following a published report that it's held merger talks with Belgian-Brazilian brewer InBev.
Armstrong World Industries (NYSE:AWI - News) said it's initiated a review of its strategic options. It's retained Lazard Freres as its financial advisor and Weil, Gotshal & Manges as its legal advisor in the process.
Avici Systems Inc. (NasdaqGM:AVCI - News) swung to a fourth-quarter net profit of $2.99 million, or 21 cents a share, boosted by strong product revenue growth. In the same period last year, the provider of networking equipment posted a net loss of $8.6 million, or 67 cents a share.
Barnes Group (NYSE:B - News) earned $18.5 million, or 34 cents a share in the fourth quarter, compared to $9.7 million, or 19 cents a share a year ago. Net sales for the period were $328.8 million versus $276.4 million a year ago. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial had expected the firm to earn 29 cents a share in the quarter. Barnes also said it expects full year earnings per share to be $1.53 to $1.60.
BEA Systems Inc. (NasdaqGS:BEAS - News) said it has uncovered instances where stock options granted to its executives and employees were not properly accounted for, and it will have to restate financial results from 1998 through fiscal 2007, and record expenses of $340 million to $390 million.
Beazer Homes USA Inc. (NYSE:BZH - News) said its general counsel, Kenneth J. Gary, was terminated "for a pattern of personal conduct which includes violations of company policies." The disclosure came in a regulatory filing, which did not detail the alleged violations.
Capella Education (NasdaqGM:CPLA - News) said its fourth-quarter net profit rose to $5.7 million, or 39 cents a share, from $3 million, or 25 cents a share. Revenue at the online education services group rose 20.7% to $50.6 million in the quarter. The company said growth was driven by a rise in enrollments, with the number of active learners rising 23% to around 18,000 for the year as a whole. Capella said for 2007 it expects enrollment and revenue to grow 18% to 19%, with operating margins expected to be 10.5% to 11.5% of revenue.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT - News) said its board approved a $7.5 billion stock repurchase program. The Peoria, Ill., maker of construction and mining equipment said it expects to complete the buyback within the next five years.
CenturyTel (NYSE:CTL - News) said its fourth-quarter net income fell to $72.2 million from $78.3 million, a year ago. On a per-share basis, earnings increased to 62 cents a share from 59 cents a year ago due to a higher number of shares outstanding in the year-ago quarter. Excluding items, earnings were 68 cents a share for the current quarter. A Thomson Financial survey of analysts, on average, predicted earnings of 64 cents a share for the quarter. Analyst estimates usually exclude items. The Monroe, La., integrated communications company revenue fell 2.1% to $607.7 million from $620.5 million. The company expects first-quarter earnings excluding items of 60 cents to 65 cents a share on revenue of $600 million to $610 million. Analysts forecast earnings of 63 cents a share for the quarter. Centurytel sees 2007 earnings excluding items of $2.60 to $2.70 a share. Wall Street projects earnings of $2.71 a share for the year.
Charles River Labs (NYSE:CRL - News) was upgraded to buy from hold at Jefferies & Co.
Chordiant Software (NasdaqGM:CHRD - News) shares gained after the Cupertino, Calif.-based company reported a fiscal first-quarter net loss of $10.7 million, or 14 cents a share, vs. a net loss of $1.77 million, or 2 cents a share, last year. Excluding certain items, the company posted a loss of $2.7 million, or 3 cents a share. Revenue rose to $22.9 million from $22.6 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting a per-share loss of 2 cents on revenue of $24.7 million. Chordiant raised its fiscal 2007 revenue forecast to a range of $120 million to $125 million.
Credit Suisse (NYSE:CS - News) said its CEO Oswald Grubel has decided to retire May 4. Grubel will be replaced by Brady Dougan, head of the bank's investment banking arm.
Diageo (NYSE:DEO - News) shares advanced after the company was able to lift its operating profit forecast for the year after increasing sales of Scotch whisky and beer to emerging markets and nabbing greater market share in the U.S.
Dobson Communications Corp. (NasdaqGS:DCEL - News) said it swung to a fourth-quarter net profit of $1.74 million, boosted by higher service revenue. In the same period last year, the provider of wireless phone services posted a net loss of $24.9 million.
EnPro Industries (NYSE:NPO - News) reported fourth-quarter earnings before items of $17.6 million, or 81 cents a share, on sales growth of 18%.
FTI Consulting (NYSE:FCN - News) shares gained after the Baltimore-based company posted fourth-quarter net earnings of $17.4 million, or 42 cents a share, down from $18.3 million, or 46 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue in the three months ended Dec. 31 rose to $216.8 million from $165.7 million. Analysts polled by Thomson Financial were expecting a per-share profit of 37 cents on revenue of $194.4 million. FTI expects 2007 earnings of $1.74 to $1.84 a share. Analysts are looking for earnings of $1.76 a share.
Guess Inc. (NYSE:GES - News) blew the doors off earnings expectations by turning in a profit of $45.7 million, or 99 cents a share, a sharp turn from last year's income of $25.8 million, or 57 cents a share. The casual-apparel retailer said revenues surged 25% to $346.4 million.
Gymboree (NasdaqGS:GYMB - News) was initiated with a buy rating at Wedbush Morgan.
Hershey Foods Corp. (NYSE:HSY - News) detailed a three-year plan to change its supply chain operations, saying it expects a total net reduction of about 1,500 jobs. The Hershey, Pa., candy company expects to record pre-tax charges and non-recurring project implementation costs of between $525 million and $575 million from the program over the next three years, primarily in 2007 and 2008. The plan calls for a reduction in the number of production lines in use by more than one-third, the outsourcing of low value-added items and the construction of a production facility in Monterrey, Mexico. When the plan is completed, Hershey said about 80% of its production volume will take place in the U.S. and Canada. The company also reaffirmed its long-term goals for sales growth of 3% to 4% and growth in diluted earnings per share from operations of 9% to 11%. For 2007, however, it said it sees growth in diluted earnings per share from operations of 7% to 9%.

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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Thursday from TradingMarkets.com:
Applebee's (NasdaqGS:APPB - News) beat earnings on Wednesday afternoon, announcing $0.27 EPS over an expected $0.23 EPS. AAPB's PowerRating is 5.

Guess (NYSE:GES - News) beat earnings expectations on Wednesday after the close, with $0.99 EPS over a consensus of $0.93 EPS. GES's PowerRating is 4.
Agilent (NYSE:A - News) reports quarterly earnings on Thursday before the bell, with analysts looking for $0.34 EPS. A's PowerRating is 5.
Advance Auto Parts AP announces earnings Thursday before the market opens; watch for $0.33 EPS. AAP's PowerRating is 7.
Foundation Coal Holdings (NYSE:FCL - News) is expected to announce $0.23 EPS on Thursday morning. FCL's PowerRating is 5.
When Molson Coors Brewing (NYSE:TAP - News) reports earnings on Thursday morning, watch for $0.94 EPS. TAP's PowerRating is 4.
Analysts are looking for Trina Solar (NYSE:TSL - News) to report $0.16 EPS on Thursday morning.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

Labels: A, APPB, FCL, GES, Hot Stocks, TAP, TSL

Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN - News). JWN's PowerRating is 5.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Mediacom Communications (NasdaqGS:MCCC - News). MCCC's PowerRating is 6.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Guess (NYSE:GES - News). GES's PowerRating is 7.
Trading Where the Action Is: This list contains the most volatile stocks over the past 50 trading days. These stocks are only for the most aggressive traders who are willing to assume a high degree of risk in order to capture larger gains.
Amrep Corporation (NYSE:AXR - News). AXR's PowerRating is 6.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Forest Oil Corporation (NYSE:FST - News). FST's PowerRating is 4.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Safeco (NYSE:SAF - News). SAF's PowerRating is 5.
Explosion List: An inherent feature of all markets is that periods of lower-than-normal volatility are usually followed by periods of higher volatility. These stocks are trading at one-third or less of their normal volatility and therefore have a high likelihood of exploding within the next few trading days.
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN - News). GPN's PowerRating is 6.
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Here are 7 stocks to watch for today. This list comes directly from the TradingMarkets Stocks Indicators page.
Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals.
MBIA Inc. (NYSE:MBI - News). MBI's PowerRating is 5.
Low-Priced Stocks Ready to Surge: These are the stocks under $10/share that today made new 10-day lows that are still in an uptrend as they are trading above their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term upside reversals. Please note: All stocks carry risk and low-priced stocks usually come with even more risk. Always use caution.
Qwest Communications (NYSE:Q - News). Q's PowerRating is 6.
Pullbacks from Highs: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to buy strong stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 30 (in weak or choppy markets there will be fewer) of the strongest stocks that have pulled back from recent highs. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term up trends.
Guess (NYSE:GES - News). GES's PowerRating is 6.
Trading Where the Action Is: This list contains the most volatile stocks over the past 50 trading days. These stocks are only for the most aggressive traders who are willing to assume a high degree of risk in order to capture larger gains.
International Asset Holdings (NasdaqCM:IAAC - News). IAAC's PowerRating is 3.
Stocks Ready to Drop: These are the stocks that today made new 10-day highs that are still in an downtrend as they are trading below their 200-day moving average. They are sorted in rank according to how over-extended they are vs. their 10-day moving average. For example, the top ranked stock is trading the furthest distance from its 10-day moving average on a percentage basis. Historically, these stocks on average have had larger than normal short-term downside reversals.
Express Scripts (NasdaqGS:ESRX - News). ESRX's PowerRating is 3.
Pullbacks from Lows: Most successful momentum-based traders and money managers like to sell weak stocks after they pull back. TradingMarkets.com uses a proprietary mathematical model to identify up to 20 (in strong or choppy markets there will be fewer) weak stocks that have pulled back from recent lows. These stocks should be considered potential candidates to resume their longer-term downtrends.
Gulfmark Offshore (NasdaqGS:GMRK - News). GMRK's PowerRating is 5.
Explosion List: An inherent feature of all markets is that periods of lower-than-normal volatility are usually followed by periods of higher volatility. These stocks are trading at one-third or less of their normal volatility and therefore have a high likelihood of exploding within the next few trading days.
Baidu.com (NasdaqGM:BIDU - News). BIDU's PowerRating is 6.
PowerRatings are courtesy of PowerRatings.net

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