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Here are 7 stocks for traders for Friday from TradingMarkets.com:
Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT - News) beat earnings estimates on Thursday afternoon, announcing $0.50 EPS over a consensus of $0.46 EPS. MSFT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 6.
Tempur-Pedic (NYSE:TPX - News) missed earnings, reporting $0.52 EPS versus expectations of $0.53 EPS. TPX's PowerRating (for Traders) is 2.
Cash America (NYSE:CSH - News) also missed earnings, with $0.88 EPS versus a consensus of $0.90 EPS. CSH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT - News) reports earnings on Friday morning, with traders expecting $1.50 EPS. CAT's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.
When Commerce Bancorp (NYSE:CBH - News) announces quarterly results tomorrow morning, analysts will be looking for $0.30 EPS. CBH's PowerRating (for Traders) is 5.
Harley-Davidson (NYSE:HOG - News) is set to report $0.82 EPS on Friday before the bell. HOG's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW - News) is expected to announce $1.27 EPS tomorrow morning. GWW's PowerRating (for Traders) is 3.

Labels: CAT, CBH, CSH, GWW, HOG, Hot Stocks, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, TPX

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. 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.
Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO - News). VLO'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.
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.
Axis Capital Holdings (NYSE:AXS - News) & Bankrate (NasdaqGS:RATE - News). AXS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 7, and RATE'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.
China BAK Battery (NasdaqGM:CBAK - News). CBAKS's PowerRating (for Traders) is 8.
Bearish
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.
Steve Madden (NasdaqGS:SHOO - News). SHOO's PowerRating (for Traders) is 1.
5+ Consecutive 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.
Qlogic (NasdaqGS:QLGC - News). QLGC's PowerRating (for Traders) is 4.
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Labels: AXS, CBAK, GWW, Hot Stocks, QLGC, RATE, SHOO, VLO

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Eaton (NYSE:ETN - News) reports earnings on Monday before the open, with analysts looking for $1.47 EPS. ETN's PowerRating is 5.
Mattel (NYSE:MAT - News) should announce $0.11 EPS on Monday before the bell. MAT's PowerRating is 5.
When Merix (NasdaqGM:MERX - News) reports earnings on Monday morning, be looking for $0.01 EPS. MERX does not have a PowerRating due to volume constraints.
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW - News) should announce $1.19 EPS before the bell on Monday. GWW's PowerRating is 5.
ADTRAN (NasdaqGS:ADTN - News), Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS - News) and Novellus (NasdaqGS:NVLS - News) all report earnings on Monday after the market closes, so look for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. ADTN's PowerRating is 5, and ELS's PowerRating is 4 and NVLS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) is courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ADTN, ELS, ETN, GWW, Hot Stocks, MAT, MERX, NVLS

Here are 7 stocks for traders for Monday from TradingMarkets.com:
Eaton (NYSE:ETN - News) reports earnings on Monday before the open, with analysts looking for $1.47 EPS. ETN's PowerRating is 5.
Mattel (NYSE:MAT - News) should announce $0.11 EPS on Monday before the bell. MAT's PowerRating is 5.
When Merix (NasdaqGM:MERX - News) reports earnings on Monday morning, be looking for $0.01 EPS. MERX does not have a PowerRating due to volume constraints.
WW Grainger (NYSE:GWW - News) should announce $1.19 EPS before the bell on Monday. GWW's PowerRating is 5.
ADTRAN (NasdaqGS:ADTN - News), Equity Lifestyle Properties (NYSE:ELS - News) and Novellus (NasdaqGS:NVLS - News) all report earnings on Monday after the market closes, so look for heightened price action and volatility ahead of the bell. ADTN's PowerRating is 5, and ELS's PowerRating is 4 and NVLS's PowerRating is 4.
PowerRatings (for Traders) is courtesy of TradingMarkets.com

Labels: ADTN, ELS, ETN, GWW, Hot Stocks, MAT, MERX, NVLS

Bullish Calls:
Apple (Other OTC: APPL.PK - News): 'I want you to buy more AAPL... People don't believe the power of this iPhone...- I think - goes to $150.'Canon (NYSE: CAJ - News)Under Armour (NYSE: UA - News): 'They're going to roll out their new women's line on Sunday night. I think you buy some UA tomorrow.'W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News): 'GWW may be one of those $80 to $100 to $120 stocks that I'm talking about... When will this stock get to $100? A few weeks. Stay long!'Varian Medical Systems (NYSE: VAR - News): 'It grows at 15%, and it's got a 24x multiple. There are some who think it's pricey. But integrated cancer care systems are where the action is ... that stock is off $12 from its high... I say going higher.'Hologic (NasdaqGS: HOLX - News)AT&T (NYSE: T - News): 'But T is the stock... go buy T. It's just a classic case of a well-run company with a good dividend that's doing well. Stay long T!'Verizon (NYSE: VZ - News)Bank of America (NYSE: BAC - News): ' One point downside, with a yield of about 4.6%... 4 points upside. That's a thing of beauty, risk/reward!'Genentech (NYSE: DNA - News): 'I'd like to see more of their numbers, but those look good.'Celgene (NasdaqGS: CELG - News): ' ... back on the move - thank you Bob Hugin - I think that one's great... buy, buy, buy!... Celgene, Nastech, Genentech, and then and only then, Amgen.'Nastech Pharmaceutical (NasdaqGM: NSTK - News): '... a lot of people don't like that name. I think they'll be wrong.'Amgen (NasdaqGS: AMGN - News): ' Celgene, Nastech, Genentech, and then and only then, Amgen.'Costco (NasdaqGS: COST - News): ' ... the only retailer I'm going with, and that's it.'Baidu (NasdaqGM: BIDU - News)
Bearish calls:
Moody's (NYSE: MCO - News): 'This is what I call a classic battleground... smart people on both sides. That makes me say, you know what? It's too hard.'Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR - News): 'At $100, I want to buy it. At $120, I want to sell it. It's right in the middle of the range. It's too difficult for Cramer.'Tyco (NYSE: TYC - News): 'Let's take our profits there. I just don't see a lot of upside to TYC.'Casey's General Stores (NasdaqGS: CASY - News)Idaho General Mines (AMEX: GMO - News)
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Labels: AAPL, AMGN, BAC, BIDU, CAJ, CELG, COST, DNA, GWW, HOLX, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, Mad Money, NSTK, UA, VAR, VZ

Jockeying for Position: Dynegy (NYSE: DYN - News), Brocade Communications (NasdaqGS: BRCD), Qwest (NYSE: Q - News)
Cramer suggested three "horse racing stocks" under $10 to keep investors interested. These are just temporary plays and should be sold when they reach $12. He notes DYN was "trashed" because of its former CEO Chuck Watson, but has been rescued by current CEO Bruce Williamson. He notes that DYN could be an attractive takeover target. "Brocade has momentum but is scary -- which is exciting," Cramer said about his second-favorite pick, which recently bought out its competitor and is in a position to raise prices. Cramer's favorite "horse" is Qwest which is around $9, but should be the first to reach the finish line at $12, because of its big federal contract.
Blue Stocking Stocks: Walgreen (NYSE: WAG - News), Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News) and Automatic Data Processing (NYSE: ADP - News)
Cramer discussed his favorite "aristocrat" stocks which pay solid dividends and provide protection when the economy is rough. He considered three "aristocrats," and eliminated WAG because it might have to stop raising its dividend to buy Express Scripts. While he expects GWW to boost its dividend, Cramer thinks the stock is too cyclical. Cramer's favorite artistocrat stock is ADP; "If there is such a thing as a blue chip, ADP is it." First, by spinning off its unprofitable brokerage service business, ADP may see 12-13% revenue growth. Secondly, Cramer likes ADP's "gigunda" $750 million buyback, and comments that ADP doesn't just have the history of raising its dividend, it has the money to continue dividend increases.
Mad Mail: Lundin Mining (AMEX: LMC - News), Dean Foods (NYSE: DF - News), Incyte Corporation (NasdaqGM: INCY)
Cramer told a viewer not to get discouraged with LMC because it is buying up mines. He would pick up more LMC on any pullback. He commented DF is "going back to where it was before it paid the dividend" of $15, and says the company is well-managed and pro-shareholder. When asked to defend his recommendation of INCY, which has no phase III drugs, over a company like Osiris Therapeutics with products in the pipeline, Cramer responded the best strategy for dealing with biotech is to avoid companies in the headlines and to find a biotech like INCY which has " its whole future ahead of it."
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Labels: ADP, DF, DYN, GWW, Hot Stocks, Jim Cramer, LMC, Mad Money, Q, WAG

Bullish calls:
Nymex Holdings (NYSE: NMX - News): 'This stock does nothing but go up. ... Stick with it.'Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News)Wesco (NYSE: WCC - News): 'Did you see the explosion in that stock this week off the quarter? ... Still very, very cheap. I am recommending it heartily.'Chevron (NYSE: CVX - News): 'Holy cow! ... I look for the dividend to go up. I look for another buyback. I think you should back up the truck. That's my favorite integrated oil.'Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN - News)Amgen (NasdaqGS: AMGN)Genentech (NYSE: DNA - News)Celgene (NasdaqGS: CELG)Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News): ' ... is not just a PC assembler ... this is a technology company, run by Mark Hurd, who I think is the best. ... I need you to load up the boat, Hewlett-Pacakrd, that's best in show.'Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO - News): 'Not bad. ... it's a cheap stock ... 'Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE: ADM - News): 'If I want to refine these days, I'm gonna refine soybean or corn. I'm buying Archer Daniels Midland.'Amor Holdings (NYSE: AH - News)General Dynamics (NYSE: GD - News)L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL - News)
Bearish calls:
1-800-Flowers.com (NasdaqGS: FLWS): 'It doesn't deserve to be owned. We're ixnaying.'Sirius Satellite Radio (NasdaqGS: SIRI): 'You know that stock ain't going anywhere. ... I want you to sell it nine ways to Super Bowl Sunday. 'Medarex (NasdaqGM: MEDX): 'This is precisely what I'm railing against at this juncture.'Illumina (NasdaqGM: ILMN): 'Not a good quarter. Expenses are going to rise. ... I need you out of that stock, and I want you to sell it right now.'Force Protection (NasdaqCM: FRPT): 'I think you need to go with the majors here.'
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Labels: ADM, AH, AMGN, CELG, CVX, DNA, DVN, FLWS, GD, GWW, HPQ, Jim Cramer, LLL, Mad Money, MEDX, NMX, SIRI, VLO, WCC

Bullish calls:
Nymex Holdings (NYSE: NMX - News): 'This stock does nothing but go up. ... Stick with it.'Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News)Wesco (NYSE: WCC - News): 'Did you see the explosion in that stock this week off the quarter? ... Still very, very cheap. I am recommending it heartily.'Chevron (NYSE: CVX - News): 'Holy cow! ... I look for the dividend to go up. I look for another buyback. I think you should back up the truck. That's my favorite integrated oil.'Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN - News)Amgen (NasdaqGS: AMGN)Genentech (NYSE: DNA - News)Celgene (NasdaqGS: CELG)Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ - News): ' ... is not just a PC assembler ... this is a technology company, run by Mark Hurd, who I think is the best. ... I need you to load up the boat, Hewlett-Pacakrd, that's best in show.'Valero Energy (NYSE: VLO - News): 'Not bad. ... it's a cheap stock ... 'Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE: ADM - News): 'If I want to refine these days, I'm gonna refine soybean or corn. I'm buying Archer Daniels Midland.'Amor Holdings (NYSE: AH - News)General Dynamics (NYSE: GD - News)L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL - News)
Bearish calls:
1-800-Flowers.com (NasdaqGS: FLWS): 'It doesn't deserve to be owned. We're ixnaying.'Sirius Satellite Radio (NasdaqGS: SIRI): 'You know that stock ain't going anywhere. ... I want you to sell it nine ways to Super Bowl Sunday. 'Medarex (NasdaqGM: MEDX): 'This is precisely what I'm railing against at this juncture.'Illumina (NasdaqGM: ILMN): 'Not a good quarter. Expenses are going to rise. ... I need you out of that stock, and I want you to sell it right now.'Force Protection (NasdaqCM: FRPT): 'I think you need to go with the majors here.'

Labels: ADM, AH, CVX, DNA, DVN, FLWS, FRPT, GD, GWW, HPQ, ILMN, Jim Cramer, Lightning Round, LLL, Mad Money, MEDX, NMX, SIRI, VLO, WCC

Bullish calls:
Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL): 'I think bears are ultimately going to turn into bulls, or at least turn into pandas, and get extinct.'Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF - News): 'You know we nailed that at 50. ... I feel that it can go a little higher. ... It's at 78 -- when it gets to 85, please, please don't be greedy.'MasterCard (NYSE: MA - News): 'I liked Master Card at 40, then I got cold feet at 60. Then I came back at 65. ... You know what, it's still too cheap? I think Master Card is going to blow the doors off the quarter. It's a 'nine buy.'W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW - News): 'A great American institution ... you're in the restaurant business, you're in the plumbing supply ... Grainger 76 still a buy. ... well-run company.'Melco PBL Entertainment (NasdaqGM: MPEL): 'I cannot believe that MPEL has fallen below 20 ... I am still endorsing.'Gmarket (NasdaqGM: GMKT): 'Had a major run and then pulled back. Buy it back for another trade to the long side, perhaps with a $26 price.'
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